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