Napoleon Whiting

Napoleon Whiting

Deceased · Born: Sep 21, 1910 · Died: Oct 22, 1984

1952
1945

Personal Details

BornSep 21, 1910 Canton, Mississippi, USA

Biography

Napoleon Whiting, a renowned actor of considerable talent, entered this world on September 21, 1910, in the charming city of Canton, Mississippi, United States of America.

Throughout his illustrious career, Whiting made a lasting impression on audiences and critics alike, earning recognition for his captivating performances in a wide range of cinematic endeavors.

Some of his most notable roles include his appearance in the 1956 epic film "Giant," a sweeping drama that explored themes of love, family, and power, as well as his portrayal of a complex and intriguing character in the 1975 neo-noir mystery "Farewell, My Lovely."

In addition to his work in film, Whiting also appeared in the 1978 comedy-drama "Every Girl Should Have One," a lighthearted and entertaining romp that showcased his impressive range as a thespian.

Tragically, Whiting's life was cut short on October 22, 1984, when he passed away in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Career

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1979
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1975
Fugitive Lovers
Fugitive Lovers as Arthur the Valet
{"id":15576,"title":"Farewell, My Lovely","year":"1975","character":"Hotel Clerk","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/farewell-my-lovely","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3l8mqo84v180.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/3l8mqo84v180.jpg"},"released":1}
Farewell, My Lovely
Farewell, My Lovely as Hotel Clerk
{"id":86366,"title":"Black Samson","year":"1974","character":"Old Henry","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/black-samson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86366.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86366.jpg"},"released":1}
1974
Black Samson
Black Samson as Old Henry
{"id":24591,"title":"Busting","year":"1974","character":"Rizzo's Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/busting","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24591.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24591.jpg"},"released":1}
Busting
Busting as Rizzo's Butler
{"id":86976,"title":"Yuma","year":"1971","character":"Orderly","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yuma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_86976.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_86976.jpg"},"released":1}
1971
Yuma
Yuma as Orderly
{"id":24589,"title":"Skin Game","year":"1971","character":"Ned","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/skin-game","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24589.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24589.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":14349,"title":"Carter's Army","year":"1970","character":"Fuzzy","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carters-army","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14349.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14349.jpg"},"released":1}
1970
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{"id":10369,"title":"The Big Valley","year":1968,"character":"Silas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-big-valley","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10369.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10369.jpg"},"released":1}
1968
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1963
Wall of Noise
Wall of Noise as Preacher
{"id":79096,"title":"It Happened to Jane","year":"1959","character":"Eugene - Waiter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/it-happened-to-jane","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_79096.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_79096.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
It Happened to Jane
It Happened to Jane as Eugene - Waiter
{"id":11926,"title":"Imitation of Life","year":"1959","character":"Kenneth, Lora's Butler","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/imitation-of-life","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rodi0a3t3io0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/rodi0a3t3io0.jpg"},"released":1}
Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life as Kenneth, Lora's Butler
{"id":9091,"title":"Giant","year":"1956","character":"Jefferson Swazey","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/giant","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/548ms7qjeq60.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/548ms7qjeq60.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Giant
Giant as Jefferson Swazey
{"id":68413,"title":"The Tall Target","year":"1951","character":"Hawker (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-tall-target","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68413.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68413.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
The Tall Target
The Tall Target as Hawker (uncredited)
{"id":82801,"title":"Mystery Street","year":"1950","character":"Red Cap (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mystery-street","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82801.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82801.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Mystery Street
Mystery Street as Red Cap (uncredited)
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1947
Born to Kill
Born to Kill as Train Porter (uncredited)
{"id":69882,"title":"The Falcon in San Francisco","year":"1945","character":"Pullman Porter (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-falcon-in-san-francisco","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69882.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69882.jpg"},"released":1}
1945
The Falcon in San Francisco
The Falcon in San Francisco as Pullman Porter (uncredited)
{"id":70927,"title":"Spy Train","year":"1943","character":"Club Car Porter","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/spy-train","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70927.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70927.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Spy Train
Spy Train as Club Car Porter
{"id":71244,"title":"Lucky Ghost","year":"1942","character":"Chauffer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/lucky-ghost","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71244.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71244.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
Lucky Ghost
Lucky Ghost as Chauffer