About Cliff Roquemore
Lived 1948 – 2002 (aged 53–54). Cliff Roquemore was an American film director, writer, playwright, screenwriter and theatrical director, known for Rudy Ray Moore.
Cliff Roquemore (28 September 1948 – 5 February 2002) was an American writer, producer and director. Principally active in Detroit theater, he was also involved with the production of several blaxploitation films, including The Human Tornado, Petey Wheatstraw (1978) and Disco Godfather (1979).
Roquemore also wrote the musical, The Gospel Truth, which toured nationally, winning NAACP Image Awards. He also directed Eartha Kitt's one-woman show in 1990. He died of cancer in 2002.
Personal life Roquemore was the father of actress Xosha Roquemore.
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Who was Cliff Roquemore?
American writer and director
When was Cliff Roquemore born?
Cliff Roquemore was born on 28 September 1948 in Detroit.
When did Cliff Roquemore die?
Cliff Roquemore died in 2002 in Oklahoma, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.
What was Cliff Roquemore's occupation?
Cliff Roquemore was a film director, writer, playwright, screenwriter and theatrical director.
What was Cliff Roquemore known for?
Cliff Roquemore was known for Rudy Ray Moore.
What nationality was Cliff Roquemore?
Cliff Roquemore was American.
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