Quick Facts
Born:
1921-09-20
Birthplace:
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Credits:
11 Total Roles
Slappy White
Acting
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Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Slappy White (born Melvin White, September 20, 1921, Baltimore, MD, died November 7, 1995, Brigantine, NJ) 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.
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Slappy White (born Melvin White, September 20, 1921, Baltimore, MD, died November 7, 1995, Brigantine, NJ) 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.
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Known For
Amazon Women on the Moon
Slappy White (segment "Roast Your Loved One")
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
Mr. Saturday Night
Joey
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Self
The John Larroquette Show
Slappy
The Merv Griffin Show
Self
Amazing Grace
Forthwith Wilson
The Man from O.R.G.Y.
Vito
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | The John Larroquette Show TV | Slappy |
| 1992 | Mr. Saturday Night MOVIE | Joey |
| 1987 | Amazon Women on the Moon MOVIE | Slappy White (segment "Roast Your Loved One") |
| 1986 | The Tommy Chong Roast MOVIE | Self |
| 1977 | Happy Birthday, Las Vegas MOVIE | Self |
| 1977 | The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour TV | Self |
| 1974 | Amazing Grace MOVIE | Forthwith Wilson |
| 1970 | The Man from O.R.G.Y. MOVIE | Vito |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In TV | Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self |