Melvin Van Peebles
Actor · Producer · Director · Screenplay
Born Aug 21, 1932 · Chicago, Illinois, USA
Active 1951–2021 · Awards: Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, Commander of the Legion of Honour
Melvin Van Peebles (born Melvin Peebles; August 21, 1932 – September 21, 2021) was an American actor, filmmaker, writer, and composer.
Filmography
Peeples (2013) — Grandpa PeeplesHard Luck (2006) — Hospital ProphetSMUT (2006) — ElmooreBaadasssss! (2004) — BookThe Hebrew Hammer (2003) — SweetbackGirlfriends (2000) — Kenneth DalyThe Shining (1997) — Richard HallorannThe Outer Limits (1995) — DirectorPanther (1995) — Old Jail Bird · Screenplay · Producer · NovelTerminal Velocity (1994) — NobleHomicide: Life on the Street (1993) — Bennett JacksonLiving Single (1993)Posse (1993) — Papa JoeBoomerang (1992) — EditorTrue Identity (1991) — Taxi DriverDream On (1990) — Norman GreenJaws: The Revenge (1987) — Mr. WitherspoonThe Sophisticated Gents (1981) — Walter 'Moon' Porter · TeleplayGreased Lightning (1977) — Screenplay · WriterSweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) — Sweetback · Producer · Director · Screenplay · Editor · Original Music ComposerWatermelon Man (1970) — Sign Painter (uncredited) · Director · Original Music ComposerThe Story of a Three-Day Pass (1968) — Director · Writer · MusicSunlight (1957) — DirectorHallmark Hall of Fame (1951) — Bucket