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Slappy WhiteSlappy White Slappy White American comedian and actor (1921–1995) Melvin Edward "Slappy" White (September 27, 1921 – November 7, 1995) was an American comedian and actor.[1] He worked with Redd Foxx on the Chitlin' Circuit of stand-up comedy during the 1950s and 1960s. He appeared on the television shows Sanford and Son, That's My Mama, Blossom, and Cybill and in the films Mr. Saturday Night and Amazon Women on the Moon. Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Slappy White White in 1971 Birth name Melvin Edward White Born (1921-09-27)September 27, 1921 Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. Died November 7, 1995(1995-11-07) (aged 74) Brigantine, New Jersey, U.S. Medium Stage film television Years active 1940–1995 Spouse LaVern Baker (m. 1961; div. 1969)… (Source: Wikipedia)
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