Background
Smith, Clarence O'Farrell was born on March 31, 1933 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Clarence and Millicent (Fry) Smith.
Smith, Clarence O'Farrell was born on March 31, 1933 in Bronx, New York, United States. Son of Clarence and Millicent (Fry) Smith.
Attended, Baruch School Business, 1960-1961.
Special representative, Prudential Insurance Company American, New York City, 1963-1969; registered representative, Investors Planning Corporation, New York City, 1966-1969; president, founder, Essence Communications Inc., New York City, since 1969.
Member African American Task Force Media-Advertising Partnership for Drug-Free American With United States Army, 1957-1959. Member African American Marketing and Media Association (chairman 1991), Cosmetic, Toiletry & Fragrance Association (board directors), American Management Association, Advertising Council (director-at-large, chairman ethnic perspectives committee), TransAfrica Forum (trustee1993-).
Married Elaine Goss, June 22, 1963. Children: Clarence, Craig.