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Slappy White
Slappy White is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The John Larroquette Show and The Merv Griffin Show. Slappy White was born on September 20, 1921. Slappy White died on November 7, 1995 at the age of 74.
- Born
- September 20, 1921
- Place of birth
- Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Died
- November 7, 1995 (74 years old)
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
Filmography
- 1993The John Larroquette ShowSlappy
- 1977The Redd Foxx Comedy Hour
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1962The Merv Griffin ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Slappy White been in?
Slappy White is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, The John Larroquette Show and The Merv Griffin Show.
When was Slappy White born?
Slappy White was born on September 20, 1921. (Baltimore, Maryland, USA)
How old is Slappy White?
Slappy White died on November 7, 1995 at the age of 74.
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