François Scarborough Clemmons (born April 23, 1945) [1] is an American singer, actor, writer and teacher. He is known for his appearances as "Officer Clemmons" on the PBS television series …

Jun 6, 2025 · It was in Mr. Rogers' neighborhood where millions met François Clemmons. The classically trained singer made history in 1968, becoming the first Black man with a recurring …

Apr 11, 2025 · Francois Clemmons played Officer Clemmons on "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" for 25 years. He was the first African American actor to have a recurring role on a kids TV series.

4 days ago · Officer Clemmons, the friendly neighborhood policeman, played by François Clemmons, trained as a classical opera singer. In contrast to most of the real neighbors who …

Aug 5, 2020 · François Clemmons opens up about his childhood, his long friendship with Mr. Rogers, and his role as a cop on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.

Feb 19, 2025 · Clemmons was a trained opera singer with degrees from Oberlin College and Carnegie Mellon University, and years of opera performances under his belt, but traditional …

As Founder/Director of the world-famous 'Harlem Spiritual Ensemble, Maestro Clemmons performs regularly all over America, Europe, and Asia, carrying on his vision for preserving, …