Suzanne de Passe (born July, 1947) is an American entertainment executive; the CEO of television production company de Passe Entertainment; and the first African-American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for screen writing.
De Passe was born in New York City, New York.
In February of 2008 Essence Magazine bestowed the first Black Women In Hollywood: Visionary Award on Ms. de Passe acknowledging her contribution as a trailblazer.
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Suzanne de Passe (born July, 1947) is an American entertainment executive; the CEO of television production company de Passe Entertainment; and the first African-American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for screen writing.
De Passe was born in New York City, New York.
In February of 2008 Essence Magazine bestowed the first Black Women In Hollywood: Visionary Award on Ms. de Passe acknowledging her contribution as a trailblazer.
She currently serves as Visiting Professor at Emerson College in Boston. de Passe resides in both Los Angeles and New York City.
De Passe is an honorary member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
She first became notable as an executive for Motown Records, a company which she joined in 1968 after being introduced to Motown chief Berry Gordy by Supremes member Cindy Birdsong. At Motown, de Passe helped to produce television specials such as TCB and G.I.T. on Broadway, both starring Diana Ross & the Supremes and The Temptations, and was responsible for...
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