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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.
Apr 30, 2020 · Dr. François S. Clemmons' ambition and artistry, pain and struggle informed the person behind his character, Officer Clemmons. His memoir is often disarming in its intimacy and honesty.
Aug 5, 2020 · On an episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood in 1969, Mr. Rogers famously asked François Clemmons, one of the first recurring Black characters on a kids' TV series, to soak his feet in a foot bath with him on a hot day. It was an invitation for Clemmons—but also for all Americans to stand in solidarity with the Black community.
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Officer Clemmons was one of the first recurring roles for an African American on children’s television. In the midst of the civil rights movement, Mister Rogers and Officer Clemmons made an intentional statement on inclusivity.
François Scarborough Clemmons. Actor: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Dr. 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.
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Mar 11, 2016 · For 25 years, Francois Clemmons played a role on the beloved children's program Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. Clemmons joined the cast of the show in 1968, becoming the first African-American to...
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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 ...