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Napoleon Whiting (September 21, 1910, Mississippi – October 22, 1984, Los Angeles, California), was an American character actor. He played many bit parts, often uncredited, as a menial worker such as the African American butler, a stereotypical role. He also appeared as the butler in Giant (1956).
YearTitleRole1942The Chauffeur1942Taxicab Driver1943Club Car Porter1943Red CapNapoleon Whiting (1910-1984) was an American actor who appeared in movies and TV shows, such as Giant, Farewell, My Lovely and The Big Valley. IMDb provides his biography, photos, credits, trivia and FAQ.
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- Canton, Mississippi, USA
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- Los Angeles, California, USA
Napoleon Whiting was born on September 21, 1910 in Canton, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for Giant (1956), Farewell, My Lovely (1975) and Every Girl Should Have One (1978). He died on October 22, 1984 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- September 21, 1910
- October 22, 1984
Aug 31, 2016 · Napoleon Whiting made a career out of playing stereotypical roles in films and television. He is most famous for his appearances in the James Dean film 'Giant' (1956) and the tv series 'The Big Valley'.
Napoleon Whiting was an actor who made a successful career for himself in film. Whiting began his career with roles in "The Big Clock" (1948), "Giant" (1956) and the dramatic adaptation "Imitation of Life" (1959) with Lana Turner.
Napoleon Whiting was best known to television audiences for his work as Silas on The Big... This is a tribute to man who kept the Barkley Ranch together, Silas.
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Napoleon Whiting was an actor who appeared in films such as "Born to Kill", "Giant" and "Imitation of Life". He also had roles in TV shows like "The Big Valley" and "Alfred Hitchcock Presents".