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Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

Known for: Acting

Biography: 1932-08-21

Deathday: 2021-09-21 (89 years old)

Biography

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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. He was the father of actor and director Mario Van Peebles.

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Filmography

all 73

Movies 61

self 20

Director 12

TV Shows 12

Writer 7

Self

Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood

Sweet Black Film: The Birth of the Black Hero in Hollywood (2022)

Self

Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking

Oscar Micheaux: The Superhero of Black Filmmaking (2021)

Grandpa V.

Armed

Armed (2018)

Grandpa Peeples

Peeples

Peeples (2013)

Self (Interviewee)

Salty Dog Blues

Salty Dog Blues (2012)

Elmo

Redemption Road

Redemption Road (2011)

Self (voice)

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975

The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975 (2011)

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 (2011)

Self - Narrator (segment "It's Not Always A Wonderful Life")

Freakonomics

Freakonomics (2010)

Self

American Swing

American Swing (2009)

Self

Directors on Directing

Directors on Directing (2009)

Self

The Black List: Volume Two

The Black List: Volume Two (2009)

Director

Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha

Confessions of a Ex-Doofus-ItchyFooted Mutha (2008)

Sex: The Revolution

Sex: The Revolution (2008)

Hospital Prophet

Hard Luck

Hard Luck (2007)

George

Blackout

Blackout (2007)

Self (archive footage)

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition

Midnight Blue, Vol. 3: Celebrities Edition (2006)

Melvin Van Peebles

American Stag

American Stag (2006)

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It)

How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)

Self

Unstoppable

Unstoppable (2005)

Writer

Baadasssss!

Baadasssss! (2004)

Sweetback

The Hebrew Hammer

The Hebrew Hammer (2003)

Self

The Real Deal: What It Is

The Real Deal: What It Is (2003)

Self

BaadAsssss Cinema

BaadAsssss Cinema (2002)

Thompson

Time of Her Time

Time of Her Time (2000)

Girlfriends

Girlfriends (2000)

Director

Bellyful

Bellyful (2000)

Self

René Vautier, le rebelle

René Vautier, le rebelle (2000)

Able

Love Kills

Love Kills (1999)

Self

Classified X

Classified X (1998)

Richard Hallorann

The Shining

The Shining (1997)

Vernon

Riot

Riot (1997)

Mr. Bucket

Calm at Sunset

Calm at Sunset (1996)

Andre Speier

Gang in Blue

Gang in Blue (1996)

Director

Tales of Erotica

Tales of Erotica (1996)

Writer

Panther

Panther (1995)

Asher

Fist of the North Star

Fist of the North Star (1995)

Director

The Outer Limits

The Outer Limits (1995)

Director

Vrooom Vrooom Vroooom

Vrooom Vrooom Vroooom (1995)

Noble

Terminal Velocity

Terminal Velocity (1994)

Living Single

Living Single (1993)

Self - Cineaste

Farewell, Babylon!

Farewell, Babylon! (1993)

Self

Last Action Hero

Last Action Hero (1993)

Papa Joe

Posse

Posse (1993)

Homicide: Life on the Street

Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)

Editor

Boomerang

Boomerang (1992)

Louis Armstrong

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong

Satchmo: The Life of Louis Armstrong (1992)

Taxi Driver

True Identity

True Identity (1991)

Dream On

Dream On (1990)

Self

Making 'Do the Right Thing'

Making 'Do the Right Thing' (1989)

Director

Identity Crisis

Identity Crisis (1989)

Sonny Spoon

Sonny Spoon (1988)

Hawk

Taking Care of Terrific

Taking Care of Terrific (1988)

Mr. Witherspoon

Jaws: The Revenge

Jaws: The Revenge (1987)

Wino Bob

O.C. and Stiggs

O.C. and Stiggs (1987)

Writer

The Day They Came to Arrest the Book

The Day They Came to Arrest the Book (1987)

Man Interviewed

America

America (1986)

Writer

CBS Schoolbreak Special

CBS Schoolbreak Special (1984)

Walter 'Moon' Porter / Teleplay

The Sophisticated Gents

The Sophisticated Gents (1981)

Writer

Greased Lightning

Greased Lightning (1977)

Writer

Just an Old Sweet Song

Just an Old Sweet Song (1976)

Self

Wattstax

Wattstax (1973)

Director / Music / Theatre Play / Screenplay / Songs / Editor

Don't Play Us Cheap

Don't Play Us Cheap (1972)

Sweetback

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song

Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971)

Director

Watermelon Man

Watermelon Man (1970)

Writer

Slogan

Slogan (1969)

Director

The Story of a Three-Day Pass

The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1968)

Self

Black Journal

Black Journal (1968)

Director

500 Francs

500 Francs (1961)

Director

Three Pick-Up Men for Herrick

Three Pick-Up Men for Herrick (1957)

Director

Sunlight

Sunlight (1957)

Bucket

Hallmark Hall of Fame

Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)

Elmore

SMUT

SMUT

Gallery

Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1932-08-21

Deathday
2021-09-21 (89 years old)

Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

Children
Mario Van Peebles

Citizenships
United States of America

Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour, Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame

This article uses material from Wikipedia.

Last updated: 2023-12-07

Mario Van Peebles

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Mario Van Peebles worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

15 Movies

1 TV Show

Reginald Hudlin

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Reginald Hudlin worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

4 Movies

Bill Cobbs

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Bill Cobbs worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

2 Movies

2 TV Shows

Ossie Davis

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Ossie Davis worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

1 TV Show

James Earl Jones

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James Earl Jones worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

1 Movie

2 TV Shows

M. Emmet Walsh

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M. Emmet Walsh worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

1 Movie

2 TV Shows

Robert Hooks

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Robert Hooks worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

2 Movies

1 TV Show

Beau Bridges

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Beau Bridges worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

1 Movie

2 TV Shows

David Alan Grier

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David Alan Grier worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

Cicely Tyson

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Cicely Tyson worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

1 Movie

2 TV Shows

Michael Moriarty

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Michael Moriarty worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

1 Movie

2 TV Shows

Mandela Van Peebles

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Mandela Van Peebles worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

Spike Lee

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Spike Lee worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

Ruby Dee

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Ruby Dee worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

2 Movies

1 TV Show

Kevin Conway

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Kevin Conway worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

1 Movie

2 TV Shows

Warrington Hudlin

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Warrington Hudlin worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

Minnie Gentry

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Minnie Gentry worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

Preston L. Holmes

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Preston L. Holmes worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

H.H. Cooper

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H.H. Cooper worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

Paul A. Simmons Jr.

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Paul A. Simmons Jr. worked together with Melvin Van Peebles in:

3 Movies

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