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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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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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 16 2022

Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking

Melvin Van Peebles was 88 in Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 10 2021

Armed

Melvin Van Peebles was 86 in Armed as 'Grandpa V.'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 14 2018

Peeples

Melvin Van Peebles was 80 in Peeples as 'Grandpa Peeples'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 09 2013

Salty Dog Blues

Melvin Van Peebles was 79 in Salty Dog Blues as 'Self (Interviewee)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 2012

Redemption Road

Melvin Van Peebles was 79 in Redemption Road as 'Elmo'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2011

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

Melvin Van Peebles was 78 in The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 as 'Self (voice)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 2011

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

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2011

American Swing

Melvin Van Peebles was 77 in American Swing as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 17 2009

Directors on Directing

Melvin Van Peebles was 77 in Directors on Directing as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 2009

The Black List: Volume Two

Melvin Van Peebles was 76 in The Black List: Volume Two as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 26 2009

Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha

Melvin Van Peebles was 76 in Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha as 'Melvin Van Peebles'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 22 2008

Blackout

Melvin Van Peebles was 75 in Blackout as 'George'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 01 2007

Hard Luck

Melvin Van Peebles was 74 in Hard Luck as 'Hospital Prophet'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 17 2006

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

Melvin Van Peebles was 73 in Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 31 2006

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)

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 07 2005

Unstoppable

Melvin Van Peebles was 72 in Unstoppable as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 2005

The Hebrew Hammer

Melvin Van Peebles was 71 in The Hebrew Hammer as 'Sweetback'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 05 2003

The Real Deal: What It Is

Melvin Van Peebles was 70 in The Real Deal: What It Is as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 14 2003

BaadAsssss Cinema

Melvin Van Peebles was 69 in BaadAsssss Cinema as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 14 2002

René Vautier, le rebelle

Melvin Van Peebles was 67 in René Vautier, le rebelle as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 29 2000

Love Kills

Melvin Van Peebles was 67 in Love Kills as 'Able'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 04 1999

SMUT

Melvin Van Peebles was 66 in SMUT as 'Elmoore'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1999

Classified X

Melvin Van Peebles was 66 in Classified X as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1998

Riot

Melvin Van Peebles was 64 in Riot as 'Vernon'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1997

Calm at Sunset

Melvin Van Peebles was 64 in Calm at Sunset as 'Mr. Bucket'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1996

Gang in Blue

Melvin Van Peebles was 64 in Gang in Blue as 'Andre Speier'.

Movie Released: Sun, Sep 08 1996

Panther

Melvin Van Peebles was 62 in Panther as 'Old Jail Bird'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 03 1995

Fist of the North Star

Melvin Van Peebles was 62 in Fist of the North Star as 'Asher'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1995

Terminal Velocity

Melvin Van Peebles was 62 in Terminal Velocity as 'Noble'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1994

Farewell, Babylon!

Melvin Van Peebles was 61 in Farewell, Babylon! as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sat, Aug 28 1993

Last Action Hero

Melvin Van Peebles was 60 in Last Action Hero as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1993

Posse

Melvin Van Peebles was 60 in Posse as 'Papa Joe'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 14 1993

Boomerang

Melvin Van Peebles was 59 in Boomerang as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jun 30 1992

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Melvin Van Peebles was 59 in Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong as 'Louis Armstrong (voice)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992

True Identity

Melvin Van Peebles was 59 in True Identity as 'Taxi Driver'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1991

Making 'Do the Right Thing'

Melvin Van Peebles was 57 in Making 'Do the Right Thing' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 03 1989

Identity Crisis

Melvin Van Peebles was 57 in Identity Crisis as 'The Inspector'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 15 1989

Taking Care of Terrific

Melvin Van Peebles was 55 in Taking Care of Terrific as 'Hawk'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 16 1988

Jaws: The Revenge

Melvin Van Peebles was 54 in Jaws: The Revenge as 'Mr. Witherspoon'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 17 1987

O.C. and Stiggs

Melvin Van Peebles was 54 in O.C. and Stiggs as 'Wino Bob'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1987

America

Melvin Van Peebles was 54 in America as 'Man Interviewed'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 01 1986

Wattstax

Melvin Van Peebles was 40 in Wattstax as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 04 1973

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

Melvin Van Peebles was 38 in Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song as 'Sweetback'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 31 1971

Watermelon Man

Melvin Van Peebles was 37 in Watermelon Man as 'Sign Painter (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1970

Sunlight

Melvin Van Peebles was 24 in Sunlight

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1957

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Sex: The Revolution

Melvin Van Peebles was 75+ in Sex: The Revolution

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, May 12 2008

Girlfriends

Melvin Van Peebles was 68+ in Girlfriends

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 2000

The Shining

Melvin Van Peebles was 64+ in The Shining as 'Richard Hallorann'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 1997

Living Single

Melvin Van Peebles was 61+ in Living Single

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 29 1993

Homicide: Life on the Street

Melvin Van Peebles was 60+ in Homicide: Life on the Street

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1993

Dream On

Melvin Van Peebles was 57+ in Dream On as 'Norman Green'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 08 1990

Sonny Spoon

Melvin Van Peebles was 55+ in Sonny Spoon

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 12 1988

The Sophisticated Gents

Melvin Van Peebles was 49+ in The Sophisticated Gents as 'Walter 'Moon' Porter'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 29 1981

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Melvin Van Peebles was 19+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Bucket'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951