Description:
Melvin Van Peebles was born on 21 August 1932 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor and writer, known for The Shining (1997), Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song (1971) and Don't Play Us Cheap (1972). He was married to Maria Marx. He died on 21 September 2021 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Birthday
August 21, 1932
Born In
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Parents
Edwin Griffin
Trivia
Is portrayed by his son Mario Van Peebles in How to Get the Man's Foot Outta Your Ass (2003)
Quotes
[about his somewhat eccentric taste in antiques] Some people get a sense of being alive by shopping and spending money.
I get that feeling by giving unwanted things a new life.
Salaries
$70,000
