- Born
- Died
- Nickname
- The originator of Jazz and Boogie Woogie
- Clarence Williams was born on October 8, 1898 in Plaquemine, Louisiana, USA. He was a director and writer, known for Angel Heart (1987), JFK (1991) and Pretty Woman (1990). He was married to Eva Taylor. He died on November 6, 1965 in Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseEva Taylor(October 8, 1921 - November 6, 1965) (his death, 3 children)
- RelativesClarence Williams III(Grandchild)
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1991.
- Wife Eva (1895 - 1977) was a talented entertainer and blues singer.
- Composer, pianist, vocalist, record producer, music publisher, and agent.
- Lost his sight after being hit by a cab in 1956.
- Grandfather of actor Clarence Williams III.
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