- Suzanne De Passe was born on July 19, 1946 in the USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Lonesome Dove (1989), Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) and Lady Sings the Blues (1972). She was previously married to Paul Le Mat.
- SpousePaul Le Mat(July 14, 1978 - 1994) (divorced)
- ParentsStanley Arthur De PasseBarbara Brown
- As of 2024, is one of only two African-American women (the other being Dee Rees for Mudbound (2017)) to be nominated for a screenplay Oscar. Also, the only African-American woman to be nominated for Best Original Screenplay, for Lady Sings the Blues (1972).
- Is portrayed by Vanessa Williams in The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992).
- Motown Records Executive (1968-1988).
- Took possession of Mowtown Productions when Berry Gordy sold it in the 1980s. In the 1990s, she changed the company's name to De Passe Productions.
- Is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
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