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Portrait of Mantan Moreland

Mantan Moreland

Bio: Although his brand of humor has been reviled for decades, Negro character actor Mantan Moreland parlayed his cocky but jittery character into a recognizable presence in the late 1930s and early 1940s, appearing in a long string of comedy thrillers .

Born: Wed, Sep 03 1902

Birthplace: Monroe, Louisiana, USA

Death: Fri, Sep 28 1973

Mantan Moreland is 71 years old

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Poster of The Young Nurses

The Young Nurses

Mantan Moreland was 70 in The Young Nurses as 'Old Man'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 01 1973

Poster of Watermelon Man

Mantan Moreland was 67 in Watermelon Man as 'Joe the Counterman'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1970

Poster of The Comic

Mantan Moreland was 67 in The Comic as 'Passerby at Billy's Funeral (unbilled)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 19 1969

Poster of Spider Baby

Mantan Moreland was 65 in Spider Baby as 'Messenger'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1967

Poster of Enter Laughing

Mantan Moreland was 64 in Enter Laughing as 'Subway Rider'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 25 1967

Poster of The Patsy

Mantan Moreland was 61 in The Patsy as 'Barber Shop Porter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 24 1964

Poster of Rockin' the Blues

Rockin' the Blues

Mantan Moreland was 54 in Rockin' the Blues as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 1956

Poster of Sky Dragon

Mantan Moreland was 46 in Sky Dragon as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 27 1949

Poster of Come On, Cowboy!

Come On, Cowboy!

Mantan Moreland was 46 in Come On, Cowboy! as 'Mantan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1949

Poster of The Feathered Serpent

The Feathered Serpent

Mantan Moreland was 46 in The Feathered Serpent as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 19 1948

Poster of The Golden Eye

Mantan Moreland was 45 in The Golden Eye as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 29 1948

Poster of She's Too Mean for Me

She's Too Mean for Me

Mantan Moreland was 45 in She's Too Mean for Me

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 23 1948

Poster of The Shanghai Chest

The Shanghai Chest

Mantan Moreland was 45 in The Shanghai Chest as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 11 1948

Poster of The Dreamer

Mantan Moreland was 45 in The Dreamer

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 04 1948

Poster of Docks of New Orleans

Docks of New Orleans

Mantan Moreland was 45 in Docks of New Orleans as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 21 1948

Poster of What a Guy

Mantan Moreland was 45 in What a Guy

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1948

Poster of The Chinese Ring

The Chinese Ring

Mantan Moreland was 45 in The Chinese Ring as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 06 1947

Poster of Return of Mandy's Husband

Return of Mandy's Husband

Mantan Moreland was 44 in Return of Mandy's Husband as 'Mantan'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 22 1947

Poster of The Trap

Mantan Moreland was 44 in The Trap as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 30 1946

Poster of Mantan Runs for Mayor

Mantan Runs for Mayor

Mantan Moreland was 43 in Mantan Runs for Mayor

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1946

Poster of Shadows Over Chinatown

Shadows Over Chinatown

Mantan Moreland was 43 in Shadows Over Chinatown as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 27 1946

Poster of Tall, Tan and Terrific

Tall, Tan and Terrific

Mantan Moreland was 43 in Tall, Tan and Terrific as 'Mantan Moreland'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 26 1946

Poster of Dark Alibi

Mantan Moreland was 43 in Dark Alibi as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 25 1946

Poster of Riverboat Rhythm

Riverboat Rhythm

Mantan Moreland was 43 in Riverboat Rhythm as 'Mantan'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 16 1946

Poster of Mantan Messes Up

Mantan Messes Up

Mantan Moreland was 43 in Mantan Messes Up

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946

Poster of The Spider

Mantan Moreland was 43 in The Spider as 'Harry'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1945

Poster of She Wouldn't Say Yes

She Wouldn't Say Yes

Mantan Moreland was 43 in She Wouldn't Say Yes as 'Porter'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1945

Poster of Captain Tugboat Annie

Captain Tugboat Annie

Mantan Moreland was 43 in Captain Tugboat Annie as 'Pinto'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1945

Poster of The Shanghai Cobra

The Shanghai Cobra

Mantan Moreland was 43 in The Shanghai Cobra as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1945

Poster of The Scarlet Clue

The Scarlet Clue

Mantan Moreland was 42 in The Scarlet Clue as 'Birmingham Brown, Chauffeur'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 11 1945

Poster of The Jade Mask

Mantan Moreland was 42 in The Jade Mask as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 26 1945

Poster of Bowery to Broadway

Bowery to Broadway

Mantan Moreland was 42 in Bowery to Broadway as 'Alabam'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1944

Poster of Black Magic

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Black Magic as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 19 1944

Poster of South of Dixie

Mantan Moreland was 41 in South of Dixie as 'The Porter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 23 1944

Poster of Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat

Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat as 'Birmingham Brown, Taxi Driver'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 20 1944

Poster of Pin Up Girl

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Pin Up Girl as 'Train Station Porter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 25 1944

Poster of Moon Over Las Vegas

Moon Over Las Vegas

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Moon Over Las Vegas as 'Porter'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1944

Poster of See Here, Private Hargrove

See Here, Private Hargrove

Mantan Moreland was 41 in See Here, Private Hargrove as 'Train Porter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 1944

Poster of Charlie Chan in the Secret Service

Charlie Chan in the Secret Service

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Charlie Chan in the Secret Service as 'Birmingham Brown'.

Movie Released: Mon, Feb 14 1944

Poster of Chip Off the Old Block

Chip Off the Old Block

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Chip Off the Old Block as 'Porter'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 01 1944

Poster of Swing Fever

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Swing Fever as 'Woody, Nick's Valet (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1943

Poster of You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith

You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith

Mantan Moreland was 41 in You're a Lucky Fellow, Mr. Smith as 'Porter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1943

Poster of Revenge of the Zombies

Revenge of the Zombies

Mantan Moreland was 41 in Revenge of the Zombies as 'Jefferson 'Jeff' Johnson'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 17 1943

Poster of Melody Parade

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Melody Parade as 'Skidmore'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 27 1943

Poster of We've Never Been Licked

We've Never Been Licked

Mantan Moreland was 40 in We've Never Been Licked as 'Willie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1943

Poster of Sarong Girl

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Sarong Girl as 'Maxwell'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 11 1943

Poster of Hit the Ice

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Hit the Ice as 'Porter with Snowshoes (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 02 1943

Poster of He Hired the Boss

He Hired the Boss

Mantan Moreland was 40 in He Hired the Boss as 'Bootblack'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1943

Poster of Slightly Dangerous

Slightly Dangerous

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Slightly Dangerous as 'Waiter at Swade's (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 1943

Poster of Cabin in the Sky

Cabin in the Sky

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Cabin in the Sky as 'First Idea Man'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 24 1943

Poster of Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher

Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Cosmo Jones, Crime Smasher as 'Eustace Smith'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 29 1943

Poster of Andy Hardy's Double Life

Andy Hardy's Double Life

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Andy Hardy's Double Life as 'Prentiss - The Benedict Butler (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1942

Poster of Eyes in the Night

Eyes in the Night

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Eyes in the Night as 'Alistair'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1942

Poster of Girl Trouble

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Girl Trouble as 'Flint's Chauffeur'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1942

Poster of Phantom Killer

Mantan Moreland was 40 in Phantom Killer as 'Nicodemus'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 02 1942

Poster of A-Haunting We Will Go

A-Haunting We Will Go

Mantan Moreland was 39 in A-Haunting We Will Go as 'Porter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 07 1942

Poster of Footlight Serenade

Footlight Serenade

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Footlight Serenade as 'Amos'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1942

Poster of Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost

Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Mexican Spitfire Sees a Ghost as 'Lightnin''.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1942

Poster of Mr. Washington Goes to Town

Mr. Washington Goes to Town

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Mr. Washington Goes to Town as 'Schenectady Jones'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 09 1942

Poster of Tarzan's New York Adventure

Tarzan's New York Adventure

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Tarzan's New York Adventure as 'Sam, the Nightclub Janitor (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 01 1942

Poster of The Strange Case of Doctor Rx

The Strange Case of Doctor Rx

Mantan Moreland was 39 in The Strange Case of Doctor Rx as 'Horatio B.Fitz Washington'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 1942

Poster of Professor Creeps

Professor Creeps

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Professor Creeps as 'Washington'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 28 1942

Poster of Lucky Ghost

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Lucky Ghost as 'Washington'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 10 1942

Poster of Law of the Jungle

Law of the Jungle

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Law of the Jungle as 'Jefferson "Jeff" Jones'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 06 1942

Poster of Treat 'Em Rough

Treat 'Em Rough

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Treat 'Em Rough as ''Snake-Eyes''.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 30 1942

Poster of Four Jacks and a Jill

Four Jacks and a Jill

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Four Jacks and a Jill as 'Cicero - Wash Room Attendant (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 23 1942

Poster of Freckles Comes Home

Freckles Comes Home

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Freckles Comes Home as 'Jeff the porter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 02 1942

Poster of Marry the Boss's Daughter

Marry the Boss's Daughter

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Marry the Boss's Daughter as 'Diner Cook'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 28 1941

Poster of Birth of the Blues

Birth of the Blues

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Birth of the Blues as 'Black Trumpet Player (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1941

Poster of It Started with Eve

It Started with Eve

Mantan Moreland was 39 in It Started with Eve as 'Railway Porter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1941

Poster of Let's Go Collegiate

Let's Go Collegiate

Mantan Moreland was 39 in Let's Go Collegiate as 'Jeff'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1941

Poster of Dressed to Kill

Dressed to Kill

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Dressed to Kill as 'Rusty'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 08 1941

Poster of Cracked Nuts

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Cracked Nuts as 'Burgess'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 02 1941

Poster of The Gang's All Here

The Gang's All Here

Mantan Moreland was 38 in The Gang's All Here as 'Jefferson 'Jeff' Smith'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 11 1941

Poster of King of the Zombies

King of the Zombies

Mantan Moreland was 38 in King of the Zombies as 'Jefferson 'Jeff' Jackson'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1941

Poster of Sign of the Wolf

Sign of the Wolf

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Sign of the Wolf as 'Ben'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 25 1941

Poster of Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery

Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery as 'Roy'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 24 1941

Poster of Sleepers West

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Sleepers West as 'Porter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 14 1941

Poster of You're Out of Luck

You're Out of Luck

Mantan Moreland was 38 in You're Out of Luck as 'Jeff Jefferson'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 20 1941

Poster of Up Jumped the Devil

Up Jumped the Devil

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Up Jumped the Devil as 'Washington'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1941

Poster of Four Shall Die

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Four Shall Die as 'Beefus - Touissant's Chauffeur'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1940

Poster of Drums of the Desert

Drums of the Desert

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Drums of the Desert as 'Sergeant 'Blue' Williams'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 06 1940

Poster of While Thousands Cheer

While Thousands Cheer

Mantan Moreland was 38 in While Thousands Cheer as 'Nash'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 15 1940

Poster of Up in the Air

Mantan Moreland was 38 in Up in the Air as 'Jeff Jefferson'.

Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1940

Poster of Laughing at Danger

Laughing at Danger

Mantan Moreland was 37 in Laughing at Danger as 'Jefferson'.

Movie Released: Mon, Aug 12 1940

Poster of Maryland

Mantan Moreland was 37 in Maryland

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1940

Poster of On the Spot

Mantan Moreland was 37 in On the Spot as 'Jefferson White'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 11 1940

Poster of Girl in 313

Mantan Moreland was 37 in Girl in 313 as 'Porter'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 31 1940

Poster of Viva Cisco Kid

Mantan Moreland was 37 in Viva Cisco Kid as 'Memphis - The Cook'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1940

Poster of Star Dust

Mantan Moreland was 37 in Star Dust as 'Waiter on Train'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 06 1940

Poster of Millionaire Playboy

Millionaire Playboy

Mantan Moreland was 37 in Millionaire Playboy as 'Bellhop'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 14 1940

Poster of Chasing Trouble

Chasing Trouble

Mantan Moreland was 37 in Chasing Trouble as 'Thomas H. Jefferson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 30 1940

Poster of City of Chance

Mantan Moreland was 37 in City of Chance as 'Anxious Man'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 1940

Poster of The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

The Man Who Wouldn't Talk

Mantan Moreland was 37 in The Man Who Wouldn't Talk as 'Robbins'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 11 1940

Poster of Irish Luck

Mantan Moreland was 36 in Irish Luck as 'Jefferson'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 22 1939

Poster of Riders of the Frontier

Riders of the Frontier

Mantan Moreland was 36 in Riders of the Frontier as 'Chappie, the Cook'.

Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1939

Poster of Tell No Tales

Mantan Moreland was 36 in Tell No Tales as 'Sport Black at the Wake (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jun 12 1939

Poster of One Dark Night

Mantan Moreland was 36 in One Dark Night as 'Samson Brown'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jan 02 1939

Poster of Gang Smashers

Mantan Moreland was 36 in Gang Smashers as 'Gloomy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 30 1938

Poster of Next Time I Marry

Next Time I Marry

Mantan Moreland was 36 in Next Time I Marry as 'Tilby'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 09 1938

Poster of Frontier Scout

Mantan Moreland was 36 in Frontier Scout as 'Norris Family Butler'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 1938

Poster of Two-Gun Man from Harlem

Two-Gun Man from Harlem

Mantan Moreland was 35 in Two-Gun Man from Harlem as 'Bill Blake'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 01 1938

Poster of Spirit of Youth

Spirit of Youth

Mantan Moreland was 35 in Spirit of Youth as 'Creighton 'Crickie' Fitzgibbons'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1938

Poster of Harlem on the Prairie

Harlem on the Prairie

Mantan Moreland was 35 in Harlem on the Prairie as 'Mistletoe'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 09 1937

Poster of The Green Pastures

The Green Pastures

Mantan Moreland was 33 in The Green Pastures as 'Angel Removing Hat (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936

Poster of That's the Spirit

That's the Spirit

Mantan Moreland was 30 in That's the Spirit as 'Night Watchman'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 15 1933

Poster of Ebony Parade

Mantan Moreland will be 71+ in Ebony Parade as 'Mantan'.

Movie Released: Unreleased

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 Love, American Style

Love, American Style

Mantan Moreland was 67+ in Love, American Style as 'Stranger'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969

Poster of The Bill Cosby Show

The Bill Cosby Show

Mantan Moreland was 67+ in The Bill Cosby Show as 'Uncle Dewey'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969

Poster of Adam-12

Mantan Moreland was 66+ in Adam-12 as 'Philip Richards'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968

Poster of Julia

Mantan Moreland was 66+ in Julia as 'Harry James'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1968