Ernest Whitman

Ernest Whitman

Deceased · Born: Feb 21, 1893 · Died: Aug 5, 1954

Personal Details

BornFeb 21, 1893 Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA

Biography

Ernest Whitman, a renowned American actor, came into this world on February 21, 1893, in the charming city of Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America.

He was a multifaceted individual, with a career spanning the realm of acting, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with his captivating performances in films such as The Green Pastures (1936),Maryland (1940),and Road to Zanzibar (1941).

Tragically, Ernest Whitman's life on this earth came to a close on August 5, 1954, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, United States of America.

Career

1953
The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright as Pleasant 'Uncle Plez' Woodford
1947
Banjo
Banjo as Uncle Jasper
1943
Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky as Jim Henry
Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather as Jim Europe (uncredited)
1942
Drums of the Congo
Drums of the Congo as King Malaba
1941
The Getaway
The Getaway as Moose Jones
Road to Zanzibar
Road to Zanzibar as Whiteface
1940
Maryland
Maryland as Clarence "Dogface" Reems
Mystery Sea Raider
Mystery Sea Raider as First Fisherman
Safari
Safari as Witch doctor
Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again as Colored Gentleman
Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail as Black Man in Barn (uncredited)
Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson as Alexander '8 Ball' Hamilton (uncredited)
1939
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Slab Griffin (uncredited)
6,000 Enemies
6,000 Enemies as Willie (uncredited)
Jesse James
Jesse James as Pinkie
Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind as Carpetbagger's Friend (uncredited)
1937
They Gave Him a Gun
They Gave Him a Gun as Roustabout (uncredited)
1936