- Born
- Died
- Birth nameClarence George Carter
- Clarence Carter was born on January 14, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama, USA. He was a producer and cinematographer, known for Die Hard (1988), Mission: Impossible III (2006) and The Nutty Professor (1996). He was married to Joyce Jenkins and Candi Staton. He died on May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
- SpousesJoyce Jenkins(2001 - May 13, 2026) (his death)Candi Staton(1970 - 1973) (divorced, 1 child)
- Children
- Blind R&B singer, best known for his 1970 hit "Patches" and the notorious "Strokin'".
- Father of Clarence Carter, Jr.
- Attended the Alabama School for the Blind in Talladega.
- Studied music at Alabama State College, graduating in 1960.
- In 1967 he recorded "Tell Daddy", which reached number 35 on the Billboard R&B chart and inspired Etta James's answer record, "Tell Mama", for which Carter was credited as writer.
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