Francois Clemmons

Francois Clemmons

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1945 -

Occupation

Entertainment

Notable Achievements

Grammy Award

Description

Actor, singer and writer. Appeared in the children's television show 'Mister Roger's Neighborhood' (starring Fred Rogers) as Officer Clemmons. Performed with the Metropolitan Opera Studio (1968-1975). In 1976 he won a Grammy Award (Best Opera Recording) for a recording of Porgy and Bess. Artist in Residence and director of the Martin Luther King Spiritual Choir at Middlebury College (1997-2013). Founder of The Harlem Spiritual Ensemble. Author of his autobiography 'Officer Clemmons: A Memoir' (2020), and the stage musical 'My Name is Hayes'. Received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Middlebury College.

See Also

• LGBTQ Opera Singers

Further Reading/Research

• https://francoisclemmons.net/
• https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2018/06/mister-rogers-neighborhood-wont-you-be-my-neighbor-francois-clemmons-officer-clemmons-fred-rogers
• https://www.npr.org/books/authors/847543933/fran-ois-s-clemmons

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