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François Scarborough Clemmons (born April 23, 1945) is an American singer, actor, writer and teacher. He is known for his appearances as "Officer Clemmons" on the PBS television series Mister Rogers' Neighborhood from 1968 to 1993. Early life and education.
Aug 5, 2020 · François Clemmons opens up about his childhood, his long friendship with Mr. Rogers, and his role as a cop on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
Jun 8, 2024 · Officer Clemmons, the friendly neighborhood policeman, played by François Clemmons, trained as a classical opera singer. In contrast to most of the real neighbors who were happy to take on roles that were closely aligned to their interests, François was taken aback when he first learned Fred Rogers wanted him to play a policeman.
Apr 30, 2020 · To so many, Dr. François S. Clemmons was Officer Clemmons from Mister Rogers' Neighborhood — a place where make-believe was about building self-knowledge through love, patience, and the embrace ...
François S. Clemmons was born April 23, 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama and moved with his family to Youngstown, Ohio at an early age. When it was discovered that he had a singing voice of purity and power, he began singing at Church functions and at a nursery school.
May 5, 2020 · François Clemmons writes about his life and his deep friendship with Fred Rogers in the memoir "Officer Clemmons."
Jun 27, 2018 · François Clemmons couldn’t practice everything Mr. Rogers preached. True, Clemmons became one of the first African-Americans with a recurring role on a kids’ TV series in 1968, ...
May 6, 2020 · Francois Clemmons opens up about his abusive childhood, Stonewall, and staying in the closet for Fred Rogers.
Jun 29, 2018 · AMA heads to the Nantucket Film Festival with François Clemmons. Known for his role as Officer Clemmons on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, he reflects on his life and the film Won't You Be My Neighbor?
Mar 11, 2016 · For 25 years, Francois Clemmons played Fred Rogers' neighborhood police officer, often lending a hand and a soothing voice. But as Clemmons recalls, it was a foot bath that offered a memorable lesson.
