Officer Clemmons: a memoir
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Main Author: Clemmons, François 1945- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York Catapult [2020]
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Abstract:The intimate debut memoir by the man known to the world as Mister Rogers' Neighborhood 's "Officer Clemmons," a Grammy Award-winning artist who made history as the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a children's television program
When he created the role of Officer Clemmons on the television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, François Clemmons made history as the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a children's program. The role also required him to make painful personal choices and sacrifices. Here he details a life marked by family trauma and loss. During studies as a music major at Oberlin College, Clemmons began to investigate and embrace his homosexuality. And a chance encounter with Fred Rogers changed the whole course of both men's lives, leading to a deep, spiritual friendship and mentorship spanning nearly forty years. -- Adapted from jacket
Physical Description:277 Seiten, 8 ungezählte Seiten Tafeln Illustrationen 24 cm
ISBN:9781948226707