Suzanne de Passe
- Known For
- Production
- Born
- July 19, 1946 in USA
- Active Years
- 1972–2026 (55 Years)
- Total Credits
- 38 credits in database
Biography
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Suzanne de Passe (Production).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: Length must be 90-130 words.
Constraint 6: No preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Name: Suzanne de Passe (also Suzanne Celeste de Passe).
Birth Date: July 19, 1946 (Source 1, 2, 4) or 1947 or 1948 (Source 3).
Birthplace: USA (Source 1, 2, 4) or New York City, New York (Source 5).
Profession: Producer, writer, American television and film producer.
Known For: Lonesome Dove (1989), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983).
Known Credits: 36 (Source 1).
Personal: Previously married to Paul Le Mat (Source 4).
Draft 1: Suzanne Celeste de Passe is an American television and film producer and writer. She was born on July 19, 1946, in the USA, with one source specifying her birthplace as New York City, New York. Her professional work includes 36 known credits. She is recognized for her work on Lonesome Dove (1989), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), and Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983). De Passe was previously married to Paul Le Mat. While some records list her birth year as 1946, other sources suggest 1947 or 1948.
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a 180-260 word career overview of Suzanne de Passe (Production).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Length: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
Name: Suzanne de Passe (also Suzanne Celeste de Passe).
Birth Date: July 19, 1946 (Source 1, 2, 4); also listed as 1947 or 1948 (Source 3).
Birthplace: USA (Source 1, 2, 4); New York City, New York (Source 5).
Profession: Producer, writer, American television and film producer.
Known for: Lonesome Dove (1989), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), and Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983).
Credits: 36 known credits (Source 1).
Personal: Previously married to Paul Le Mat (Source 4).
Drafting Paragraph 1: Identity and Background
Suzanne de Passe, also known as Suzanne Celeste de Passe, is an American television and film producer and writer. She was born on July 19, 1946, in the USA, with some records indicating her birth year as 1947 or 1948. Her birthplace is specifically noted as New York City, New York.
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In her career within the entertainment industry, de Passe has been recognized for her work as a producer. She has 36 known credits. Her notable production work includes the 1989 production Lonesome Dove, the 1972 production Lady Sings the Blues, and the 1983 production Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever.
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Wait, the prompt asks for a "career overview of Suzanne de Passe (Production)". I need to hit 180-260 words.
Current word count check:
Para 1: ~45 words.
Para 2: ~45 words.
Total: ~90 words. I need to expand while staying strictly within the facts.
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The info is quite sparse.
Let's look at the sources again.
Name: Suzanne de Passe / Suzanne Celeste de Passe.
Profession: Producer, writer, American television and film producer.
Known for: Lonesome Dove (1989), Lady Sings the Blues (1972), Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983).
Credits: 36.
Birth: July 19, 1946 (also 1947 or 1948), USA (specifically New York City, New York).
Problem: The sources provided are very limited for a 180-260 word "career overview". If I strictly follow "Use ONLY facts present above", I will struggle to reach 180 words without being repetitive.
Strategy: I will elaborate on the specific titles and her roles as mentioned. I will mention the variation in her birth year and the specific location of her birth.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It (2026) as Self
- Paige Prater: Sparkles and Shadows (2026) Producer
- SLY LIVES! (aka The Burden of Black Genius) (2025)
- Larger than Life: Reign of the Boybands (2024) as Self - Former President, Motown Productions
- I'm Glad It's Christmas (2022) Executive Producer
- Is That Black Enough for You?!? (2022) as Self
- The Black List: Volume Two (2009) as Self
- Zane's Sex Chronicles (2008) Producer
- Zenon: Z3 (2004) Executive Producer
- All American Girl (2003) as Self
- It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self
- Zenon: The Zequel (2001) Executive Producer
- Girlfriends (2000) as Self
- Cheaters (2000) Executive Producer
- The Loretta Claiborne Story (2000) Executive Producer
- Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999) Executive Producer
- The Temptations (1998) Executive Producer
- Motown 40: The Music Is Forever (1998) Executive Producer
- Smart Guy (1997) Producer
- Streets of Laredo (1995) Executive Producer
- Sister, Sister (1994) Producer
- On Our Own (1994) Producer
- Someone Else's Child (1994) Executive Producer
- Return to Lonesome Dove (1993) Executive Producer
- Michael Jackson Talks... to Oprah (1993) as Self
- The Jacksons: An American Dream (1992) Producer
- Class Act (1992) Executive Producer
- Lonesome Dove (1989) Executive Producer
- Small Sacrifices (1989) Executive Producer
- Bridesmaids (1989) Executive Producer
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) as Self
- Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) Executive Producer
- Showtime at the Apollo (1987) Producer
- Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985) Executive Producer
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) Executive Producer
- Motown 25: Yesterday, Today, Forever (1983) Writer
- Lady Sings the Blues (1972) Screenplay
- A Man of Vision: The Bill Wittliff Story as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Suzanne de Passe best known for?
Suzanne de Passe is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Paige Prater: Sparkles and Shadows (2026), I'm Glad It's Christmas (2022), Zenon: Z3 (2004), Fido (2006).
When and where was Suzanne de Passe born?
Suzanne de Passe was born on July 19, 1946 in USA.
How many credits does Suzanne de Passe have?
Suzanne de Passe has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2026.
What is Suzanne de Passe's background in cinema and television?
Task: Write a factual identity profile of Suzanne de Passe (Production). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. Constraint 2: No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc. Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text. Constraint 4: No...
Suzanne de Passe by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Girlfriends (2000) as Self — aged about 53
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