1921 - 1995
Slappy White American Actor
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Slappy White dating history
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Slappy White was previously married to La Vern Baker (1961 - 1972).
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American Actor Slappy White was born Melvin Edward White on 20th September, 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA and passed away on 7th Nov 1995 Brigantine, New Jersey, USA aged 74. He is most remembered for his appearances with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' Circuit of stand-up comedy during the 1950s and 1960s, and for his role as Melvin in the NBC television sitcom Sanford and Son. His zodiac sign is Virgo.
Slappy White is a member of the following lists: American comedians, People from Baltimore, Maryland and 1995 deaths.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
11 years
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Details
| First Name |
Slappy
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| Last Name |
White
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| Full Name at Birth |
Melvin Edward White
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| Birthday |
20th September, 1921
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| Birthplace |
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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| Died |
7th November, 1995
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| Place of Death |
Brigantine, New Jersey, USA
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| Cause of Death |
Heart Failure
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| Build |
Average
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| Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
Black
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Comedian, Actor
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| Occupation |
Actor
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| Claim to Fame |
his appearances with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' Circuit of stand-up comedy during the 1950s and 1960s, and for his role as Melvin in the NBC television sitcom Sanford and Son
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| Year(s) Active |
1940–1995
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Melvin Edward "Slappy" White (September 27, 1921 – November 7, 1995) was an American comedian and actor. He worked with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' Circuit of stand-up comedy during the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared on the television shows Sanford and Son, That's My Mama, Blossom, and Cybill and in the films Mr. Saturday Night and Amazon Women on the Moon.
