Lonesome Dove
1989
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Suzanna Celeste de Passe (born July 19, 1946, 1947 or 1948) (sources differ) is an American businesswoman, television, music and film producer. De Passe serves as the co-chairwoman of de Passe Jones Entertainment Group .
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Jun 23, 2021 · Suzanne de Passe is an American businesswoman, television, music, film producer, and writer. She began her career with Motown Records in 1968, and after more than 20 years of service in several high-ranking roles at the label, she founded de Passe Entertainment Group, LLC, in 1992.
De Passe co-wrote the screenplay for the 1972 Billie Holiday biopic Lady Sings the Blues, starring Diana Ross. Her work was nominated for an Academy Award, and to date de Passe is the only woman of color to receive the Oscar nod for Best Original Screenplay. Rising through the ranks to become president of Motown in 1981, de Passe was key in ...
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COMPANY AWARDS: Suzanne is directly responsible for over $2 billion in entertainment revenue. Discovered Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five, Lionel Richie and the Commodores, Rick James, Debarge, Tina Marie, and signed them to Motown Records. Founded de Passe Jones Entertainment an Emmy Award-winning television content and production company.
Apr 21, 2024 · Suzanne de Passe, who is still active as a TV and film producer since her days with Motown, said she’s “truly blown away and honored,” and that the Ahmet Ertegun Award means even more to her ...
Suzanne De Passe. Producer: Lonesome Dove. Suzanne De Passe was born on 19 July 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).
