Melvin Van Peebles

Melvin Van Peebles

Deceased · Born: Aug 21, 1932 · Died: Sep 21, 2021

Personal Details

BornAug 21, 1932 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
  • Edwin Griffin
  • Marion Pebbles
Relatives
  • Maya Van Peebles (Grandchild)
  • Marley Van Peebles (Grandchild)
  • Roman Van (Grandchild)
  • Ronald Van Jr. (Grandchild)
  • Mandela Van Peebles (Grandchild)
  • Morgana Van Peebles (Grandchild)
  • Makaylo Van Peebles (Grandchild)

Biography

Melvin Van Peebles, a multifaceted individual, entered this world on August 21, 1932, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, USA.

As a talented actor and writer, Melvin left an indelible mark on the world of cinema, starring in iconic films such as The Shining, released in 1997, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, a groundbreaking masterpiece from 1971, and Jaws: The Revenge, a thrilling spectacle from 1987.

Melvin's personal life was filled with love and companionship, as he was married to the beautiful Maria Marx.

Tragically, Melvin Van Peebles's life came to a close on September 21, 2021, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and captivate audiences for generations to come.

Career

2018
Armed
Armed as Grandpa V.
2013
Peeples
Peeples as Grandpa Peeples
2011
2007
Blackout
Blackout as George
2006
Hard Luck
Hard Luck as Hospital Prophet
2003
2000
1999
1997
Riot
Riot as Vernon
The Shining
The Shining as Richard Hallorann
1996
Calm at Sunset
Calm at Sunset as Mr. Bucket
Gang in Blue
Gang in Blue as Andre Speier
Panther
Panther as Old Jail Bird
1994
1993
Posse
Posse as Papa Joe
1992
Boomerang
Boomerang as Editor
1991
True Identity
True Identity as Taxi Driver
1989
Identity Crisis
Identity Crisis as The Inspector
1987
Jaws: The Revenge
Jaws: The Revenge as Mr. Witherspoon
1986
America
America as Man Interviewed
1985
1970
Watermelon Man
Watermelon Man as Sign Painter (uncredited)
1998
1995
Panther
Panther as Novel, Screenplay
1977
Greased Lightning
Greased Lightning as Writer, Screenplay
1969
Slogan
Slogan as Writer
2000
Bellyful
Bellyful as Director, Writer
1996
Gang in Blue
Gang in Blue as Director
Tales of Erotica
Tales of Erotica as Director, Writer
1989
1972
Don't Play Us Cheap
Don't Play Us Cheap as Director, Screenplay
1971
1970
Watermelon Man
Watermelon Man as Director
1968