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Melvin Van Peebles

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Melvin "Block" Van Peebles (August 21, 1932 - September 21, 2021) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, novelist and composer. He was most famous for creating the acclaimed film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, which heralded a new era of African American focused films
Born: Sun, Aug 21 1932
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Death: Tue, Sep 21 2021
Melvin Van Peebles is 89 years old
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Poster of Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood
Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood
Melvin Van Peebles would have been no older than
89 in Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Wed, Mar 16 2022
Poster of Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
Melvin Van Peebles was
88 in Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jul 10 2021
Poster of Armed
Armed
Melvin Van Peebles was
86 in Armed
as 'Grandpa V.'.
Fri, Sep 14 2018
Poster of Peeples
Peeples
Melvin Van Peebles was
80 in Peeples
as 'Grandpa Peeples'.
Thu, May 09 2013
Poster of Salty Dog Blues
Salty Dog Blues
Melvin Van Peebles was
79 in Salty Dog Blues
as 'Self (Interviewee)'.
Sun, Jan 01 2012
Poster of Redemption Road
Redemption Road
Melvin Van Peebles was
79 in Redemption Road
as 'Elmo'.
Fri, Aug 26 2011
Poster of The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Melvin Van Peebles was
78 in The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
as 'Self (voice)'.
Fri, Apr 01 2011
Poster of Infiltrating Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of the Spook Who Sat by the Door
Infiltrating Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of the Spook Who Sat by the Door
Melvin Van Peebles was
78 in Infiltrating Hollywood: The Rise and Fall of the Spook Who Sat by the Door
Sat, Jan 01 2011
Poster of American Swing
American Swing
Melvin Van Peebles was
77 in American Swing
as 'Self'.
Sat, Oct 17 2009
Poster of Directors on Directing
Directors on Directing
Melvin Van Peebles was
77 in Directors on Directing
as 'Self'.
Thu, Sep 24 2009
Poster of The Black List: Volume Two
The Black List: Volume Two
Melvin Van Peebles was
76 in The Black List: Volume Two
as 'Self'.
Thu, Feb 26 2009
Poster of Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha
Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha
Melvin Van Peebles was
76 in Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha
as 'Melvin Van Peebles'.
Fri, Aug 22 2008
Poster of Hard Luck
Hard Luck
Melvin Van Peebles was
75 in Hard Luck
as 'Hospital Prophet'.
Wed, Oct 17 2007
Poster of Blackout
Blackout
Melvin Van Peebles was
75 in Blackout
as 'George'.
Mon, Oct 01 2007
Poster of Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
Melvin Van Peebles was
73 in Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 31 2006
Poster of How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
Melvin Van Peebles was
72 in How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)
Thu, Apr 07 2005
Poster of Unstoppable
Unstoppable
Melvin Van Peebles was
72 in Unstoppable
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 13 2005
Poster of The Hebrew Hammer
The Hebrew Hammer
Melvin Van Peebles was
70 in The Hebrew Hammer
as 'Sweetback'.
Thu, Jan 23 2003
Poster of The Real Deal: What It Is
The Real Deal: What It Is
Melvin Van Peebles was
70 in The Real Deal: What It Is
as 'Self'.
Tue, Jan 14 2003
Poster of BaadAsssss Cinema
BaadAsssss Cinema
Melvin Van Peebles was
69 in BaadAsssss Cinema
as 'Self'.
Wed, Aug 14 2002
Poster of René Vautier, le rebelle
René Vautier, le rebelle
Melvin Van Peebles was
67 in René Vautier, le rebelle
as 'Self'.
Sat, Apr 29 2000
Poster of Love Kills
Love Kills
Melvin Van Peebles was
67 in Love Kills
as 'Able'.
Mon, Oct 04 1999
Poster of Classified X
Classified X
Melvin Van Peebles was
66 in Classified X
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 16 1998
Poster of Riot
Riot
Melvin Van Peebles was
64 in Riot
as 'Vernon'.
Sun, Apr 27 1997
Poster of Calm at Sunset
Calm at Sunset
Melvin Van Peebles was
64 in Calm at Sunset
as 'Mr. Bucket'.
Sun, Dec 01 1996
Poster of Gang in Blue
Gang in Blue
Melvin Van Peebles was
64 in Gang in Blue
as 'Andre Speier'.
Sun, Sep 08 1996
Poster of Panther
Panther
Melvin Van Peebles was
62 in Panther
as 'Old Jail Bird'.
Wed, May 03 1995
Poster of Fist of the North Star
Fist of the North Star
Melvin Van Peebles was
62 in Fist of the North Star
as 'Asher'.
Sat, Apr 22 1995
Poster of Terminal Velocity
Terminal Velocity
Melvin Van Peebles was
62 in Terminal Velocity
as 'Noble'.
Fri, Sep 23 1994
Poster of Farewell, Babylon!
Farewell, Babylon!
Melvin Van Peebles was
61 in Farewell, Babylon!
as 'Self'.
Sat, Aug 28 1993
Poster of Last Action Hero
Last Action Hero
Melvin Van Peebles was
60 in Last Action Hero
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jun 18 1993
Poster of Posse
Posse
Melvin Van Peebles was
60 in Posse
as 'Papa Joe'.
Fri, May 14 1993
Poster of Boomerang
Boomerang
Melvin Van Peebles was
59 in Boomerang
as 'Editor'.
Tue, Jun 30 1992
Poster of True Identity
True Identity
Melvin Van Peebles was
59 in True Identity
as 'Taxi Driver'.
Fri, Aug 23 1991
Poster of Making 'Do the Right Thing'
Making 'Do the Right Thing'
Melvin Van Peebles was
57 in Making 'Do the Right Thing'
as 'Self'.
Fri, Nov 03 1989
Poster of Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis
Melvin Van Peebles was
56 in Identity Crisis
as 'The Inspector'.
Sun, Jan 01 1989
Poster of Taking Care of Terrific
Taking Care of Terrific
Melvin Van Peebles was
55 in Taking Care of Terrific
as 'Hawk'.
Sat, Jan 16 1988
Poster of Jaws: The Revenge
Jaws: The Revenge
Melvin Van Peebles was
54 in Jaws: The Revenge
as 'Mr. Witherspoon'.
Fri, Jul 17 1987
Poster of O.C. and Stiggs
O.C. and Stiggs
Melvin Van Peebles was
54 in O.C. and Stiggs
as 'Wino Bob'.
Fri, Jul 10 1987
Poster of America
America
Melvin Van Peebles was
54 in America
as 'Man Interviewed'.
Wed, Oct 01 1986
Poster of Wattstax
Wattstax
Melvin Van Peebles was
40 in Wattstax
as 'Self'.
Sun, Feb 04 1973
Poster of Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
Melvin Van Peebles was
38 in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song
as 'Sweetback'.
Wed, Mar 31 1971
Poster of Watermelon Man
Watermelon Man
Melvin Van Peebles was
37 in Watermelon Man
as 'Sign Painter (uncredited)'.
Wed, May 27 1970
Poster of Sunlight
Sunlight
Melvin Van Peebles was
24 in Sunlight
Tue, Jan 01 1957
Poster of SMUT
SMUT
Melvin Van Peebles will be
89+ in SMUT
as 'Elmoore'.
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 Sex: The Revolution
Sex: The Revolution
Melvin Van Peebles was
75+ in Sex: The Revolution
First Air Date
Mon, May 12 2008
Poster of Girlfriends
Girlfriends
Melvin Van Peebles was
68+ in Girlfriends
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000
Poster of The Shining
The Shining
Melvin Van Peebles was
64+ in The Shining
as 'Richard Hallorann'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 1997
Poster of Living Single
Living Single
Melvin Van Peebles was
61+ in Living Single
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 29 1993
Poster of Homicide: Life on the Street
Homicide: Life on the Street
Melvin Van Peebles was
60+ in Homicide: Life on the Street
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993
Poster of Dream On
Dream On
Melvin Van Peebles was
57+ in Dream On
as 'Norman Green'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990
Poster of Sonny Spoon
Sonny Spoon
Melvin Van Peebles was
55+ in Sonny Spoon
First Air Date
Fri, Feb 12 1988
Poster of The Sophisticated Gents
The Sophisticated Gents
Melvin Van Peebles was
49+ in The Sophisticated Gents
as 'Walter 'Moon' Porter'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1981
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
Melvin Van Peebles was
19+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame
as 'Bucket'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951