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Clarence Brooks (actor)

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Brooks, c. 1921

Clarence Ahart Brooks[1] (1896–1969) was an American actor. He appeared in numerous films including in starring roles.[2][3] With Noble Johnson and James Thomas Smith he formed Lincoln Motion Picture Company in 1916.[4] He starred in the 1921 film By Right of Birth.

He is featured in the 1989 documentary film That's Black Entertainment.

Filmography

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References

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  1. ^ "Dr. Pauline e. Brooks and Abye family collection".
  2. ^ "Clarence Brooks". September 30, 2014.
  3. ^ Berry, S. Torriano; Berry, Venise T. (2015). "Brooks, Clarence". Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 73. ISBN 978-1-4422-4702-4.
  4. ^ "Meet the Black Actor Who Changed Hollywood". OZY. July 17, 2018. Archived from the original on October 23, 2021. Retrieved April 27, 2020.
  5. ^ Wintz, Cary D.; Finkelman, Paul (2004). "Brooks, Clarence". Encyclopedia of the Harlem Renaissance: A-J. Taylor & Francis. p. 182. ISBN 978-1-57958-457-3.
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