Cliff Roquemore, a multifaceted creative force, was born on September 28, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan.
He began his career in the world of theatre, studying at Wayne State University and subsequently writing and directing stage plays at esteemed venues such as Concept East, Detroit Repertory Theatre, and the Vest Pocket Theatre.
Throughout his illustrious career, Roquemore was involved in over 200 regional or Off-Broadway stage productions, showcasing his impressive range and versatility.
Some of his notable works include the stage productions "Selma," "Eubie," "Shaka Zulu," and "Invasion of Addis Ababa," as well as the blaxploitation comedies starring Rudy Ray Moore.
Roquemore also made significant contributions to the world of music, writing the award-winning musical "The Gospel Truth" and collaborating with Motown songwriter William Stevenson on the musicals "Showgirls" and "Color Me Dorothy - The Dorothy Dandridge Story."
In addition, he directed a one-woman show for the legendary Eartha Kitt at Nick Stewart's Ebony Showcase Theater in Los Angeles, California, in 1990.
Roquemore's creative endeavors also extended to the world of comedy, as he wrote and produced the Off-Broadway comedy "Lotto: Experience the Dream," which ran for an impressive one and a half years at Union Square Theatre in New York City, from 1999 to 2001.
Tragically, Cliff Roquemore passed away on February 5, 2002, at the age of 53, due to cancer.
At the time of his passing, he was survived by his loving wife Jennifer, two sons, two daughters, his mother, five sisters, two brothers, and five grandchildren.
