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Jesse White

Bio: Jesse White (January 4, 1917 – January 9, 1997) was an American television, film, and stage character actor. He is best remembered for portraying the Maytag repairman in television commercials, a role he played from 1967 to 1988
Born: Wed, Jan 03 1917
Birthplace: Buffalo, New York, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 09 1997
Jesse White is 80 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Matinee
Matinee
Jesse White was 76 in Matinee as 'Mr. Spector'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1993
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Jesse White was 73 in Night of 100 Stars III as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Monster in the Closet
Monster in the Closet
Jesse White was 69 in Monster in the Closet as 'Ben'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1986
Poster of The Cat from Outer Space
The Cat from Outer Space
Jesse White was 61 in The Cat from Outer Space as 'Earnest Ernie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 1978
Poster of Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood
Jesse White was 59 in Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood as 'Rudy's Agent'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 26 1976
Poster of It's Showtime
It's Showtime
Jesse White was 59 in It's Showtime as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1976
Poster of Nashville Girl
Nashville Girl
Jesse White was 59 in Nashville Girl as 'C.Y. Ordell'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 01 1976
Poster of Return to Campus
Return to Campus
Jesse White was 58 in Return to Campus as 'Sports announcer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Las Vegas Lady
Las Vegas Lady
Jesse White was 58 in Las Vegas Lady as 'Big Jake'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975
Poster of Brothers O'Toole
Brothers O'Toole
Jesse White was 56 in Brothers O'Toole as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 16 1973
Poster of Of Thee I Sing
Of Thee I Sing
Jesse White was 55 in Of Thee I Sing as 'Matthew Fulton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1972
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Jesse White was 55 in Harvey as 'Duane Wilson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 20 1972
Poster of Bless the Beasts & Children
Bless the Beasts & Children
Jesse White was 54 in Bless the Beasts & Children as 'Sid Shecker'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 01 1971
Poster of Dad... Can I Borrow the Car?
Dad... Can I Borrow the Car?
Jesse White was 53 in Dad... Can I Borrow the Car?
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 30 1970
Poster of Togetherness
Togetherness
Jesse White was 53 in Togetherness as 'Henry'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 13 1970
Poster of George M!
George M!
Jesse White was 53 in George M! as 'E.F. Albee'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 12 1970
Poster of The Reluctant Astronaut
The Reluctant Astronaut
Jesse White was 50 in The Reluctant Astronaut as 'Donelli'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1967
Poster of The Spirit Is Willing
The Spirit Is Willing
Jesse White was 50 in The Spirit Is Willing as 'Fess Dorple'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 07 1967
Poster of The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini
Jesse White was 49 in The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini as 'J. Sinister Hulk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 1966
Poster of Pajama Party
Pajama Party
Jesse White was 47 in Pajama Party as 'J. Sinister Hulk'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 11 1964
Poster of A House Is Not a Home
A House Is Not a Home
Jesse White was 47 in A House Is Not a Home as 'Rafferty'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 12 1964
Poster of Looking for Love
Looking for Love
Jesse White was 47 in Looking for Love as 'Tiger Shay'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1964
Poster of It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
Jesse White was 46 in It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as 'Air Traffic Controller, '.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 07 1963
Poster of A Bob Hope Comedy Special
A Bob Hope Comedy Special
Jesse White was 46 in A Bob Hope Comedy Special as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1963
Poster of The Yellow Canary
The Yellow Canary
Jesse White was 46 in The Yellow Canary as 'Ed Thornburg'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 15 1963
Poster of It's Only Money
It's Only Money
Jesse White was 45 in It's Only Money as 'Pete Flint'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 20 1962
Poster of Three Blondes In His Life
Three Blondes In His Life
Jesse White was 44 in Three Blondes In His Life as 'Ed Kelly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Sail A Crooked Ship
Sail A Crooked Ship
Jesse White was 44 in Sail A Crooked Ship as 'McDonald'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 01 1961
Poster of On the Double
On the Double
Jesse White was 44 in On the Double as 'Corporal Joseph Praeger'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1961
Poster of The Right Approach
The Right Approach
Jesse White was 44 in The Right Approach as 'Brian Freer'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1961
Poster of Tomboy and the Champ
Tomboy and the Champ
Jesse White was 44 in Tomboy and the Champ as 'Windy Skiles'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1961
Poster of A Fever in the Blood
A Fever in the Blood
Jesse White was 44 in A Fever in the Blood as 'Sgt. Michael Beers'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 28 1961
Poster of The Big Night
The Big Night
Jesse White was 43 in The Big Night as 'Charlie Wegg'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 17 1960
Poster of The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond
Jesse White was 43 in The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond as 'Leo 'Butcher' Bremer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 03 1960
Poster of Marjorie Morningstar
Marjorie Morningstar
Jesse White was 41 in Marjorie Morningstar as 'Lou Michaelson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 24 1958
Poster of Johnny Trouble
Johnny Trouble
Jesse White was 40 in Johnny Trouble as 'Parsons'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 1957
Poster of God Is My Partner
God Is My Partner
Jesse White was 40 in God Is My Partner as 'Louis 'The Lump' Lumpkin'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of Designing Woman
Designing Woman
Jesse White was 40 in Designing Woman as 'Charlie Arneg'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 16 1957
Poster of The Bad Seed
The Bad Seed
Jesse White was 39 in The Bad Seed as 'Emory Wages'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 12 1956
Poster of Back from Eternity
Back from Eternity
Jesse White was 39 in Back from Eternity as 'Pete Boswick'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 07 1956
Poster of He Laughed Last
He Laughed Last
Jesse White was 39 in He Laughed Last as 'Max Lassiter'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 12 1956
Poster of The Come On
The Come On
Jesse White was 39 in The Come On as 'J.J. McGonigle'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 16 1956
Poster of The Girl Rush
The Girl Rush
Jesse White was 38 in The Girl Rush as 'Ludwig - Pit Boss'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1955
Poster of Not as a Stranger
Not as a Stranger
Jesse White was 38 in Not as a Stranger as 'Ben Cosgrove'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955
Poster of The Return of Gentleman Jim
The Return of Gentleman Jim
Jesse White was 38 in The Return of Gentleman Jim as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1955
Poster of Hell's Half Acre
Hell's Half Acre
Jesse White was 37 in Hell's Half Acre as 'Tubby Otis'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954
Poster of Witness to Murder
Witness to Murder
Jesse White was 37 in Witness to Murder as 'Police Sgt. Eddie Vincent'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 15 1954
Poster of Forever Female
Forever Female
Jesse White was 36 in Forever Female as 'Willie'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 28 1953
Poster of Champ for a Day
Champ for a Day
Jesse White was 36 in Champ for a Day as 'Willie Foltis'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 15 1953
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Jesse White was 36 in Gunsmoke as 'Professor'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 04 1953
Poster of Million Dollar Mermaid
Million Dollar Mermaid
Jesse White was 35 in Million Dollar Mermaid as 'Doc Cronnol'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of The Girl in White
The Girl in White
Jesse White was 35 in The Girl in White as 'Alec'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1952
Poster of Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman
Jesse White was 34 in Death of a Salesman as 'Stanley'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 20 1951
Poster of Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway
Jesse White was 34 in Callaway Went Thataway as 'Georgie Markham'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of Francis Goes to the Races
Francis Goes to the Races
Jesse White was 34 in Francis Goes to the Races as 'Frank Damer'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1951
Poster of Bedtime for Bonzo
Bedtime for Bonzo
Jesse White was 34 in Bedtime for Bonzo as 'Babcock'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 05 1951
Poster of Harvey
Harvey
Jesse White was 33 in Harvey as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 04 1950
Poster of Katie Did It
Katie Did It
Jesse White was 33 in Katie Did It as 'Jim Dilloway'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 26 1950
Poster of Guilty Bystander
Guilty Bystander
Jesse White was 33 in Guilty Bystander as 'Masher'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 20 1950
Poster of Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven
Jesse White was 31 in Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as 'Customer (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1948
Poster of Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death
Jesse White was 30 in Kiss of Death as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1947
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Jesse White was 26 in Stage Door Canteen as 'Jesse White (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 24 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Burke's Law
Burke's Law
Jesse White was 77+ in Burke's Law as 'Jesse White'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 07 1994
Poster of Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Jesse White was 72+ in Seinfeld as 'Ralph'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 05 1989
Poster of The New Gidget
The New Gidget
Jesse White was 69+ in The New Gidget as 'Washing Machine Repairman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of MacGyver
MacGyver
Jesse White was 68+ in MacGyver
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 1985
Poster of Pandamonium
Pandamonium
Jesse White was 65+ in Pandamonium
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1982
Poster of Hart to Hart
Hart to Hart
Jesse White was 62+ in Hart to Hart
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Jesse White was 60+ in The Love Boat as 'Harry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Jesse White was 59+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Mechanic'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Kolchak: The Night Stalker
Jesse White was 57+ in Kolchak: The Night Stalker
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Devlin
Devlin
Jesse White was 57+ in Devlin
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1974
Poster of Happy Days
Happy Days
Jesse White was 57+ in Happy Days as 'Bander'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 15 1974
Poster of The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts
Jesse White was 56+ in The Dean Martin Celebrity Roasts as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 14 1973
Poster of Temperatures Rising
Temperatures Rising
Jesse White was 55+ in Temperatures Rising
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 12 1972
Poster of The Partners
The Partners
Jesse White was 54+ in The Partners
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1971
Poster of Make Room for Granddaddy
Make Room for Granddaddy
Jesse White was 53+ in Make Room for Granddaddy
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Jesse White was 52+ in Love, American Style as 'Pun Jab, Bailiff'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of The Debbie Reynolds Show
The Debbie Reynolds Show
Jesse White was 52+ in The Debbie Reynolds Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 16 1969
Poster of My World and Welcome to It
My World and Welcome to It
Jesse White was 52+ in My World and Welcome to It
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1969
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Jesse White was 51+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Here's Lucy
Here's Lucy
Jesse White was 51+ in Here's Lucy as 'Hickey'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 23 1968
Poster of Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
Jesse White was 51+ in Land of the Giants as 'Max Manfred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of Hawaii Five-O
Hawaii Five-O
Jesse White was 51+ in Hawaii Five-O as 'Nat Keller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of Mannix
Mannix
Jesse White was 50+ in Mannix
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1967
Poster of Accidental Family
Accidental Family
Jesse White was 50+ in Accidental Family
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1967
Poster of Rango
Rango
Jesse White was 50+ in Rango
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 13 1967
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Jesse White was 49+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of I Dream of Jeannie
I Dream of Jeannie
Jesse White was 48+ in I Dream of Jeannie as 'Sam'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 18 1965
Poster of Green Acres
Green Acres
Jesse White was 48+ in Green Acres
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 15 1965
Poster of Linus the Lionhearted
Linus the Lionhearted
Jesse White was 47+ in Linus the Lionhearted as 'C. Claudius Crow (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1964
Poster of Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
Jesse White was 47+ in Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 25 1964
Poster of The Munsters
The Munsters
Jesse White was 47+ in The Munsters
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1964
Poster of Jonny Quest
Jonny Quest
Jesse White was 47+ in Jonny Quest
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of The Addams Family
The Addams Family
Jesse White was 47+ in The Addams Family as 'Sgt. Haley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 18 1964
Poster of Mickey
Mickey
Jesse White was 47+ in Mickey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 16 1964
Poster of Kraft Suspense Theatre
Kraft Suspense Theatre
Jesse White was 46+ in Kraft Suspense Theatre as 'Emil Glueck'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of Petticoat Junction
Petticoat Junction
Jesse White was 46+ in Petticoat Junction as 'Henry Sharp, Colonel Partridge'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1963
Poster of The Beverly Hillbillies
The Beverly Hillbillies
Jesse White was 45+ in The Beverly Hillbillies as 'Harry Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 1962
Poster of The Dick Van Dyke Show
The Dick Van Dyke Show
Jesse White was 44+ in The Dick Van Dyke Show as 'Bill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1961
Poster of Ben Casey
Ben Casey
Jesse White was 44+ in Ben Casey
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
Jesse White was 44+ in Cain's Hundred as 'Rudy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 19 1961
Poster of The Roaring 20's
The Roaring 20's
Jesse White was 43+ in The Roaring 20's
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 15 1960
Poster of Angel
Angel
Jesse White was 43+ in Angel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Poster of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show
Jesse White was 43+ in The Andy Griffith Show as 'Fred Boone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 03 1960
Poster of Pete and Gladys
Pete and Gladys
Jesse White was 43+ in Pete and Gladys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 19 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
Jesse White was 42+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Frank Crayle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Jesse White was 42+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Repair Man, Harmon Cavender'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Tightrope
Tightrope
Jesse White was 42+ in Tightrope as ', Pete Granger'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1959
Poster of 77 Sunset Strip
77 Sunset Strip
Jesse White was 41+ in 77 Sunset Strip
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 10 1958
Poster of Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
Jesse White was 41+ in Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 06 1958
Poster of Naked City
Naked City
Jesse White was 41+ in Naked City as 'Harold Slate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 30 1958
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
Jesse White was 41+ in The Texan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1958
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
Jesse White was 41+ in The Donna Reed Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of The Real McCoys
The Real McCoys
Jesse White was 40+ in The Real McCoys
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 03 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Jesse White was 40+ in Perry Mason as 'Luke Hickey, Cecil, Burt Renshaw, Tony Cerro, Max Armstead'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of The Thin Man
The Thin Man
Jesse White was 40+ in The Thin Man
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1957
Poster of Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Jesse White was 40+ in Richard Diamond, Private Detective as 'Walt Conlin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 01 1957
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Jesse White was 38+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Jesse White was 37+ in Climax! as 'Philly'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of December Bride
December Bride
Jesse White was 37+ in December Bride
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 04 1954
Poster of The Danny Thomas Show
The Danny Thomas Show
Jesse White was 36+ in The Danny Thomas Show as 'Danny’s Agent “Jess”, Jesse, Jess'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1953
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Jesse White was 36+ in Letter to Loretta as 'Nick Pulaski'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of Private Secretary
Private Secretary
Jesse White was 36+ in Private Secretary
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Jesse White was 36+ in General Electric Theater as 'Mike, Joe Maskowitz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America
Jesse White was 35+ in Cavalcade of America
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
Poster of Four Star Playhouse
Four Star Playhouse
Jesse White was 35+ in Four Star Playhouse as 'Mr. Simpson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 25 1952
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Jesse White was 34+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Jesse White was 34+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Jesse White was 33+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Sigmund'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger
Jesse White was 32+ in The Lone Ranger as 'Colonel Oglethorpe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 15 1949