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Clarence Avant(1931-2023)

  • Producer
  • Actor
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Clarence Avant
Follows the life of Clarence Avant, the ultimate, uncensored mentor and behind-the-scenes rainmaker in music, film, TV and politics.
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Clarence Avant was born on 25 February 1931 in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA. He was a producer and actor, known for La Couleur pourpre (1985), Sang noir (1994) and Deliver Us from Evil (1975). He was married to Jacqueline Avant. He died on 13 August 2023 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornFebruary 25, 1931
DiedAugust 13, 2023(92)
BornFebruary 25, 1931
DiedAugust 13, 2023(92)
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    • 4 wins total

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Known for

Whoopi Goldberg in La Couleur pourpre (1985)
La Couleur pourpre
7.7
  • African Musician
  • 1985
Sang noir (1994)
Sang noir
6.6
  • Producer
  • 1994
Deliver Us from Evil (1975)
Deliver Us from Evil
4.9
  • Producer
  • 1975
Stalingrad (1990)
Stalingrad
6.8
  • Producer
  • 1990

Credits

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Producer



  • Sang noir (1994)
    Sang noir
    6.6
    • executive producer
    • 1994
  • Sheryl Lee Ralph, Morris Day, and Phyllis Yvonne Stickney in New Attitude (1990)
    New Attitude
    8.1
    TV Series
    • producer
    • 1990
  • Stalingrad (1990)
    Stalingrad
    6.8
    • producer
    • 1990
  • Livin' Large
    5.5
    TV Movie
    • co-producer
    • 1989
  • Heart and Soul
    8.5
    TV Movie
    • co-executive producer
    • 1988
  • Deliver Us from Evil (1975)
    Deliver Us from Evil
    4.9
    • executive producer
    • 1975
  • Save the Children (1973)
    Save the Children
    7.0
    • executive producer
    • 1973

Actor



  • Whoopi Goldberg in La Couleur pourpre (1985)
    La Couleur pourpre
    7.7
    • African Musician
    • 1985

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Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Clarence & Jacqueline Avant
  • Born
    • February 25, 1931
    • Greensboro, North Carolina, USA
  • Died
    • August 13, 2023
    • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • Spouse
    • Jacqueline AvantAugust 5, 1967 - December 1, 2021 (her death, 2 children)
  • Children
      Nicole Avant
  • Parents
      Phoenix Jarrell
  • Relatives
    • Anne Woods(Sibling)

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    His daughter, Nicole Avant, became the 13th United States Ambassador to the Bahamas on October 22, 2009. She was appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama on June 16, 2009, and September 13, 2009.

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  • When did Clarence Avant die?
    August 13, 2023
  • How old was Clarence Avant when he died?
    92 years old
  • Where did Clarence Avant die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Clarence Avant born?
    February 25, 1931
  • Where was Clarence Avant born?
    Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

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