Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles
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Melvin "Block" Van Peebles (August 21, 1932 - September 21, 2021) was an American actor, director, screenwriter, playwright, novelist and composer.
He was most famous for creating the acclaimed film, Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, which heralded a new era of African American focused films. He was the father of actor and director Mario Van Peebles.
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Place of birth
Chicago, Illinois, USA 
Date of birth
21st August 1932
Date of death
21st September 2021
Movies that starred Melvin Van Peebles (1 in total)
American Swing [2009]
Self
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