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' 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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