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Biography
Suzanne De Passe was born on July 19, 1946 in the USA. She is a producer and writer, known for Lonesome Dove (1989), Lady Sings the Blues (1972) and Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983).
Awards & recognition
- Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame · 1990
- Candace Award · 1989
- Crystal Award · 1988
- Academy Award — Best Writing, Original Screenplay · 1973 · nominated
Filmography17 titles

The Temptations
1998Executive Producer
1998Executive Producer

Smart Guy
1997Producer
1997Producer

Lonesome Dove
1989Executive Producer
1989Executive Producer

Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands
2024as Self - Former President, Motown Productions
2024as Self - Former President, Motown Productions

Girlfriends
2000as Self
2000as Self

Sister, Sister
1994Producer
1994Producer

Return to Lonesome Dove
1993Executive Producer
1993Executive Producer

Sly Lives! (aka the Burden of Black Genius)
2025
2025

Bridesmaids
1989Executive Producer
1989Executive Producer

Streets of Laredo
1995Executive Producer
1995Executive Producer

Is That Black Enough for You?!?
2022as Self
2022as Self

Class Act
1992Executive Producer
1992Executive Producer

Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
1999Executive Producer
1999Executive Producer

The Black List: Volume Two
2009as Self
2009as Self

I'm Glad It's Christmas
2022Executive Producer
2022Executive Producer

Zenon: The Zequel
2001Executive Producer
2001Executive Producer

Zenon: Z3
2004Executive Producer
2004Executive Producer