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Clarence Clemons(1942-2011)

  • Actor
  • Music Department
  • Producer
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Clarence Clemons
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Clarence Clemons was mostly known as being the dynamic saxophone player in Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band. He was a pivotal part of the E-street band's persona and was a featured member of the band. His legacy teaming up with Bruce was a pivotal part of the success of the back up band. After Bruce went out on his own, only then did Clarence pursue acting, but he continued playing saxophone in various bands. But he would join the band when Bruce would often bring back the E Street band during various tours.
BornJanuary 11, 1942
DiedJune 18, 2011(69)
BornJanuary 11, 1942
DiedJune 18, 2011(69)
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Known for

Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, Joe Morton, and Blues Brothers Band in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
Blues Brothers 2000
4.9
  • The Louisiana Gator Boys
  • 1998
Robert De Niro and Liza Minnelli in New York, New York (1977)
New York, New York
6.6
  • Cecil Powell
  • 1977
Richard Burgi in The Sentinel (1996)
The Sentinel
6.5
TV Series
  • Workman
Jeff Kaake, Heather Medway, Joe Nipote, and Dawn Stern in Viper (1994)
Viper
5.8
TV Series
  • Leo Duquesne

Credits

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  • Lady Gaga and Yakov Vasilyev in Lady Gaga: The Edge of Glory (2011)
    Lady Gaga: The Edge of Glory
    7.2
    Music Video
    • Clarence Clemons
    • 2011
  • CCH Pounder, Carl Weathers, Daryl Mitchell, and Michael Strahan in Brothers (2009)
    Brothers
    4.7
    TV Series
    • Clarence Clemons
    • 2009
  • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Sweet Emotion (2009)
    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live: Sweet Emotion
    8.3
    Video
    • 2009
  • The Wire (2002)
    The Wire
    9.3
    TV Series
    • Roman (as Clarence Clemens)
    • 2004
  • The System
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Staff
    • 2003
  • Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, Jazz Raycole, George Gore II, Parker McKenna Posey, and Christine Dollman in My Wife and Kids (2000)
    My Wife and Kids
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Johnny Watson
    • 2003
  • Jordan Black, Erinn Hayes, Tim Conway, Jeff Bryan Davis, Charles Esten, Arden Myrin, and Mindy Sterling in On the Spot (2003)
    On the Spot
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Special Musical Guest
    • 2003
  • Bruce Springsteen: American Skin (41 Shots) - Live in New York City (2001)
    Bruce Springsteen: American Skin (41 Shots) - Live in New York City
    7.4
    Music Video
    • Clarence Clemons
    • 2001
  • Bruce Springsteen: If I Should Fall Behind (2000)
    Bruce Springsteen: If I Should Fall Behind
    6.6
    Music Video
    • Clarence Clemons
    • 2000
  • Julie Kavner, Nancy Cartwright, Dan Castellaneta, and Yeardley Smith in The Simpsons (1989)
    The Simpsons
    8.6
    TV Series
    • Narrator (voice)
    • 1999
  • Hugo Speer and Lisa Stansfield in Swing (1999)
    Swing
    6.1
    • Jack
    • 1999
  • Sin City Spectacular (1998)
    Sin City Spectacular
    5.4
    TV Series
    • 1998
  • Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman, J. Evan Bonifant, Joe Morton, and Blues Brothers Band in Blues Brothers 2000 (1998)
    Blues Brothers 2000
    4.9
    • The Louisiana Gator Boys
    • 1998
  • Jeff Kaake, Heather Medway, Joe Nipote, and Dawn Stern in Viper (1994)
    Viper
    5.8
    TV Series
    • Leo Duquesne
    • 1998
  • The Weird Al Show (1997)
    The Weird Al Show
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Miner
    • 1997

Music Department



  • Hugo Speer and Lisa Stansfield in Swing (1999)
    Swing
    6.1
    • musician: saxophone
    • 1999

Producer



  • Who Do I Think I Am?
    7.3
    • producer
    • 2011

Videos2

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Live in Barcelona
Clip 1:42
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Live in Barcelona
Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?
Trailer 2:23
Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?
Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?
Trailer 2:23
Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Clarence Clemens
  • Height
    • 6′ 4″ (1.93 m)
  • Born
    • January 11, 1942
    • Norfolk, Virginia, USA
  • Died
    • June 18, 2011
    • Singer Island, Florida, USA(complications from a stroke)
  • Spouses
      Victoria AlexandrovnaAugust 8, 2008 - June 18, 2011 (his death)
  • Children
      Nick Clemons
  • Parents
      Thelma Virginia Reid
  • Relatives
      Geraldine Rose Clemons(Sibling)
  • Other works
    A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Print Biography
    • 1 Portrayal
    • 1 Article
    • 1 Pictorial

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    He was a noted saxophone player for E Street Band, featuring 'Bruce Springsteen'.
  • Quotes
    [on first playing with Bruce Springsteen in 1971] I swear I will never forget that moment. I felt like I was supposed to be there. It was a magical moment. He looked at me, and I looked at him, and we fell in love. And that's still there.
  • Nickname
    • Big Man

FAQ

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  • When did Clarence Clemons die?
    June 18, 2011
  • How did Clarence Clemons die?
    Complications from a stroke
  • How old was Clarence Clemons when he died?
    69 years old
  • Where did Clarence Clemons die?
    Singer Island, Florida, USA
  • When was Clarence Clemons born?
    January 11, 1942

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