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Slappy White(1921-1995)

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Redd Foxx and Slappy White in Sanford and Son (1972)
Slappy White was born on 20 September 1921 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. He was an actor, known for Amazon Women on the Moon (1987), Sanford and Son (1972) and The Man from O.R.G.Y. (1970). He was married to La Vern Baker. He died on 7 November 1995 in Brigantine, New Jersey, USA.
BornSeptember 20, 1921
DiedNovember 7, 1995(74)
BornSeptember 20, 1921
DiedNovember 7, 1995(74)
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Known for

Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
Amazon Women on the Moon
6.2
  • Slappy White (segment "Roast Your Loved One")
  • 1987
Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson in Sanford and Son (1972)
Sanford and Son
7.9
TV Series
  • Melvin
The Man from O.R.G.Y. (1970)
The Man from O.R.G.Y.
4.3
  • Vito
  • 1970
Amazing Grace (1974)
Amazing Grace
5.6
  • Forthwith Wilson
  • 1974

Credits

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Actor

  • Fudge (1995)
    Fudge
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Sam
    • 1995
  • Cybill Shepherd in Cybill (1995)
    Cybill
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Man in Nursing Home (uncredited)
    • 1995
  • John Larroquette in The John Larroquette Show (1993)
    The John Larroquette Show
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Slappy
    • 1993
  • Jenna von Oÿ, Joey Lawrence, Mayim Bialik, Michael Stoyanov, and Ted Wass in Blossom (1990)
    Blossom
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Slappy White
    • 1992
  • Mr. Saturday Night (1992)
    Mr. Saturday Night
    5.9
    • Joey
    • 1992
  • Della Reese, Larenz Tate, Mariann Aalda, Redd Foxx, Sylver Gregory, and Naya Rivera in The Royal Family (1991)
    The Royal Family
    7.3
    TV Series
    • Shag Robinson
    • 1991
  • Amazon Women on the Moon (1987)
    Amazon Women on the Moon
    6.2
    • Slappy White (segment "Roast Your Loved One")
    • 1987
  • Erik Estrada and Larry Wilcox in CHiPs (1977)
    CHiPs
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Slappy White
    • 1982
  • White and Reno
    TV Movie
    • 1981
  • My Buddy
    TV Movie
    • Slappy
    • 1979
  • Celebrity Revue
    TV Series
    • 1976
  • Clifton Davis, Ted Lange, Theresa Merritt, Lynne Moody, and Teddy Wilson in That's My Mama (1974)
    That's My Mama
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Blainey Carter
    • 1974
  • Amazing Grace (1974)
    Amazing Grace
    5.6
    • Forthwith Wilson
    • 1974
  • Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1967)
    Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
    8.0
    TV Series
    • Guest Performer
    • 1972–1973
  • Redd Foxx and Demond Wilson in Sanford and Son (1972)
    Sanford and Son
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Melvin
    • 1972

Personal details

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  • Born
    • September 20, 1921
    • Baltimore, Maryland, USA
  • Died
    • November 7, 1995
    • Brigantine, New Jersey, USA(heart attack)
  • Spouse
    • La Vern Baker1961 - January 28, 1972 (divorced)
  • Children
    • None
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Article

Did you know

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  • Trivia
    The wearing of a white and a black glove on either hand which symbolized the need for racial harmony was one of Slappy's trademarks.
  • Quotes
    The trouble with unemployment is that the minute you wake up in the morning, you're on the job.

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