Slappy White

Age: 74 (passed away Nov. 7th, 1995)
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Birth Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Born: Sep. 20th, 1921

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Slappy White's Main TV Roles

NOTE: Complete List of Works can be found at IMDB

BIOGRAPHY:

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TRIVIA:

A regular on the 'Dean Martin (I)' (qv) celebrity roasts.
Once wed to R&B singer 'La Vern Baker' (qv).
One-time emcee for singer 'Dinah Washington' (qv)'s road show.
He and Redd Foxx were partners in the Chitlins Circuit of stand up comedy during the 50s.
At one time, he partnered with Redd Foxx. Many years later, after both had become famous comics, they would sometimes perform together. He often drew upon the hardships of his early life to create his comedy.
After a brief stint in the circus at age 14, he went on to become the MC for Dinah Washington's road show.
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.
He was an honor board member and inductee in the National Comedy Hall of Fame.

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