Ernest Whitman

Ernest Whitman

Deceased · Born: Feb 21, 1893 · Died: Aug 5, 1954

Known For

Gone with the WindGone with the Wind
The Return of Frank JamesThe Return of Frank James
The Lost WeekendThe Lost Weekend
Jesse JamesJesse James

Personal Details

BornFeb 21, 1893 Fort Smith, Arkansas, USA

Biography

Ernest Whitman, a renowned American actor, came into this world on February 21, 1893, in the charming city of Fort Smith, Arkansas, United States of America.

He was a multifaceted individual, with a career spanning the realm of acting, leaving an indelible mark on the industry with his captivating performances in films such as The Green Pastures (1936),Maryland (1940),and Road to Zanzibar (1941).

Tragically, Ernest Whitman's life on this earth came to a close on August 5, 1954, in the vibrant city of Hollywood, California, United States of America.

Career

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2004
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story
3: The Dale Earnhardt Story as Pit Crowd
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1953
The Sun Shines Bright
The Sun Shines Bright as Pleasant 'Uncle Plez' Woodford
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1947
Banjo
Banjo as Uncle Jasper
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My Brother Talks to Horses
My Brother Talks to Horses as Mr. Mordecai
{"id":69702,"title":"Blonde Savage","year":"1947","character":"Tonga","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/blonde-savage","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69702.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69702.jpg"},"released":1}
Blonde Savage
Blonde Savage as Tonga
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1944
Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears
Goldilocks and the Jivin' Bears
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1943
Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky as Jim Henry
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Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather as Jim Europe (uncredited)
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1942
Drums of the Congo
Drums of the Congo as King Malaba
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1941
Among the Living
Among the Living as Pompey
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The Getaway
The Getaway as Moose Jones
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Road to Zanzibar
Road to Zanzibar as Whiteface
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1940
Maryland
Maryland as Clarence "Dogface" Reems
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Third Finger, Left Hand
Third Finger, Left Hand as Sam
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Congo Maisie
Congo Maisie as Varnai
{"id":72039,"title":"Mystery Sea Raider","year":"1940","character":"First Fisherman","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mystery-sea-raider","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72039.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72039.jpg"},"released":1}
Mystery Sea Raider
Mystery Sea Raider as First Fisherman
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Safari
Safari as Witch doctor
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Buck Benny Rides Again
Buck Benny Rides Again as Colored Gentleman
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The Return of Frank James
The Return of Frank James as Pinky
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Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail as Black Man in Barn (uncredited)
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Castle on the Hudson
Castle on the Hudson as Alexander '8 Ball' Hamilton (uncredited)
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1939
Tell No Tales
Tell No Tales as Slab Griffin (uncredited)
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6,000 Enemies
6,000 Enemies as Willie (uncredited)
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Jesse James
Jesse James as Pinkie
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Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind as Carpetbagger's Friend (uncredited)
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1937
Daughter of Shanghai
Daughter of Shanghai as Sam Blike
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They Gave Him a Gun
They Gave Him a Gun as Roustabout (uncredited)
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1936
White Hunter
White Hunter as Abdi
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The Green Pastures
The Green Pastures as Pharaoh
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The Prisoner of Shark Island
The Prisoner of Shark Island as Buck
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1945
The Lost Weekend
The Lost Weekend