Melvin Van Peebles

Actor, Film director

1932 –

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Who is Melvin Van Peebles?

Melvin "Block" Van Peebles is an American actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, novelist and composer.

He is most famous for creating the acclaimed film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, which heralded a new era of African-American focused films. He is the father of actor and director Mario Van Peebles.

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Born
Aug 21, 1932
Chicago
Also known as
  • Brer Soul
  • Melvin Block Van Peebles
  • Melvin Van Peebles wid Laxative
  • Block
  • Melvin Peebles
  • Melvin "Block" Van Peebles
Parents
Spouses
Children
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Ohio Wesleyan University

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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