MELVIN VAN PEEBLES

Melvin Van Peebles
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: August 21, 1932
Deathday: September 21, 2021
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Melvin Van Peebles (born Melvin Peebles; August 21, 1932 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor, filmmaker, writer, and composer. His feature film debut, The Story of a Three-Day Pass (1967), was based on his own French-language novel La Permission and was shot in France, as it was difficult for a black American director to get work at the time. The film won an award at the San Francisco International Film Festival which gained him the interest of Hollywood studios, leading to his American feature debut Watermelon Man, in 1970. Eschewing further overtures from Hollywood, he used the successes he had so far to bankroll his work as an independent filmmaker.
Filmography
Starring
2018·
ArmedGrandpa V.
2013·
PeeplesGrandpa Peeples
2012·
Salty Dog BluesSelf (Interviewee)
2011·
Redemption RoadElmo
Self (voice)
2009·
American SwingSelf
Self
Self
2008·
Sex: The RevolutionMelvin Van Peebles
2007·
BlackoutGeorge
Self (archive footage)
2006·
SMUTElmoore
2006·
Hard LuckHospital Prophet
2005·
UnstoppableSelf
2003·
The Hebrew HammerSweetback
Self
2002·
BaadAsssss CinemaSelf
2000·
GirlfriendsKenneth Daly
Self
1999·
Love KillsAble
1998·
Classified XSelf
1997·
The ShiningRichard Hallorann
1997·
RiotVernon
1996·
Gang in BlueAndre Speier
1996·
Calm at SunsetMr. Bucket
1995·
PantherOld Jail Bird
Asher
1994·
Terminal VelocityNoble
1993·
Living Single1993·
Farewell, Babylon!Self
1993·
Last Action HeroSelf
1993·
PossePapa Joe
Louis Armstrong (voice)
1992·
BoomerangEditor
1991·
True IdentityTaxi Driver
1990·
Dream OnNorman Green
Self
1989·
Identity CrisisThe Inspector
1988·
Sonny SpoonHawk
1987·
Jaws: The RevengeMr. Witherspoon
1987·
O.C. and StiggsWino Bob
1986·
AmericaMan Interviewed
Walter 'Moon' Porter
1973·
WattstaxSelf
Sweetback
1970·
Watermelon ManSign Painter (uncredited)
1957·
SunlightBucket
Production
Director, Writer
2004·
Baadasssss!Writer
Director
2000·
BellyfulProducer, Director, Music, Writer
1998·
Classified XWriter
1996·
Tales of EroticaWriter, Director
1996·
Gang in BlueDirector, Producer
1995·
The Outer LimitsDirector
Editor, Original Music Composer, Producer, Writer, Director
1995·
PantherNovel, Producer, Screenplay
1989·
976-STUDDirector
1989·
Identity CrisisDirector, Producer, Editor
Writer
Writer
Teleplay
1977·
Greased LightningWriter, Screenplay
Writer
1973·
Don't Play Us CheapOriginal Music Composer, Songs, Screenplay, Theatre Play, Editor, Director
Original Music Composer, Screenplay, Director, Producer, Editor
1970·
Watermelon ManOriginal Music Composer, Director
1969·
SloganWriter
Writer, Music, Director
1961·
500 FrancsWriter, Original Music Composer, Director
Writer, Director
1957·
SunlightDirector