Melvin Van PeeblesWorked With

Born:
August 21, 1932 in Chicago, IL
Occupation:
Actor, Director, Editor, Composer (Music Score), Producer, Screenwriter, Book Author
Birth name:
Melvin Peebles
Biography:
The son of a black Chicago tailor, Melvin Van Peebles attended West Virginia State College, then earned a BA from Ohio Wesleyan. Van Peebles served three years in the Air Force as a navigator/bombardier. Out of uniform, Van Peebles pursued a painting career, made a handful of amateur films, and...Read More

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