Quick Facts
Born:
1942-01-11
Birthplace:
Norfolk, Virginia, USA
Credits:
51 Total Roles
Clarence Clemons
Acting
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Biography
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Clarence Clemons (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011), known by fans as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor. Since 1972 he has been a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the saxophone. He has also released several solo albums and in 1985 had a hit single with "You're a Friend of Mine", a duet with Jackson Browne. As a guest musician he has also featured on Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love" and on Twisted Sister's "Be Chrool to Your Scuel" as well as performing in concert with The Grateful Dead and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. As an actor Clemons has featured in several films, including New York, New York and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. He also made cameo appearances in several TV series, such as Diff'rent Strokes, Nash Bridges, The Simpsons and The Wire. Together with his television writer friend Don Reo he published his autobiography, Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales, in 2009.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Clarence Clemons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Clarence Clemons (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011), known by fans as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor. Since 1972 he has been a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the saxophone. He has also released several solo albums and in 1985 had a hit single with "You're a Friend of Mine", a duet with Jackson Browne. As a guest musician he has also featured on Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love" and on Twisted Sister's "Be Chrool to Your Scuel" as well as performing in concert with The Grateful Dead and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. As an actor Clemons has featured in several films, including New York, New York and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. He also made cameo appearances in several TV series, such as Diff'rent Strokes, Nash Bridges, The Simpsons and The Wire. Together with his television writer friend Don Reo he published his autobiography, Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales, in 2009.
Description above from the Wikipedia article Clarence Clemons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Known For
The Simpsons
Narrator (voice)
The Wire
Roman
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
The Three Most Important People In The World
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
The Flash
Darrell Hennings
New York, New York
Cecil Powell
Saturday Night Live
Self - Musical Guest
Diff'rent Strokes
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bruce Springsteen At The BBC MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Bruce Springsteen – The America whisperer MOVIE | Self : Band Member (Archive footage) |
| 2021 | Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | The Dancing Man of L.A. MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 2020 | Bruce Springsteen: Born to Rock MOVIE | Self |
| 2019 | Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am? MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980 MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980 MOVIE | Self |
| 2014 | Bruce Springsteen - March Madness Music Festival MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 2009 MOVIE | Self |