Clarence Clemons
Known for: Acting
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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
Filmography
Series
The Simpsons
Narrator (voice)
1989
Series
The Wire
Roman
2002
Series
Jake and the Fatman
1987
Series
Nash Bridges
Big Barry
1996
Series
The Sentinel
Workman
1996
Series
Viper
Leo Duquesne
1994
Series
'Til Death
Self
2006
Series
The Flash
Darrell Hennings
1990
Film
Blues Brothers 2000
The Louisiana Gator Boys
1998
Series
Seven Ages of Rock
Self
2007
Series
The Weird Al Show
Miner
1997
Film
Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure
The Three Most Important People In The World
1989
Film
New York, New York
Cecil Powell
1977
Film
Fatal Instinct
Clarence
1993
Series
Brothers
2009
Series
Diff'rent Strokes
1978
Film
Blood Brothers
1995
Film
Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute
Self
1988
Film
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts
Self
2009
Film
Voices That Care
Self - Choir Member
1991
Film
Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000
Self
2001
Film
Swing
Jack
1999
Film
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona
Self
2002
Film
The Making of Sun City
Self
1985
Film
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts
Self
2021
Film
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park
Self
2009
Film
Wings for Wheels: The Making of 'Born to Run'
Self
2005
Film
Bruce Springsteen: The America Whisperer
Self : Band Member (Archive footage)
2024
Film
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75
Self
2005
Film
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Sweet Emotion
Self
2009
Film
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thunder Road
Self - Saxophone
1995
Film
The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
Self - The E street band
2010
Film
Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires
Self
1988
Film
The Dancing Man of L.A.
Self (archive footage)
2021
Film
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980
Self
2015
Film
Bruce Springsteen - March Madness Music Festival
Self
2014
Film
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut
Self
2010
Film
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 2009
Self
2010
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Cincinnati Lights
Self
2002
Film
Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days
Self
1987
Film
Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980
Self
2015
Film
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Landover
Self
1980
Film
Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band
Self
1990
Bruce Springsteen: Born to Rock
2020
Film
Bruce Springsteen: Live in East Berlin
1988
Film
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)
Self
2010
Film
Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?
2019
Film
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City
Self - Saxophone, Percussion
2001
Film
Bruce Springsteen At The BBC
2025
Film
Bruce Springsteen: Live On Air
Self
2007