Name: Melvin Van Peebles
Date of Birth: 21 August 1932 Father of actor 'Mario Van Peebles' (qv)Father of 'Megan Van Peebles' (qv) and 'Max Van Peebles' (qv).Is the subject of _How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005)_ (qv).Has been nominated for three Tony Awards: in 1972, as Best Book (Musical) and Best Score, as both Composer and Lyricist, for "Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death;" and in 1973, as Best Book (Musical) for "Don't Play Us Cheap."Is portrayed by his son 'Mario Van Peebles' (qv) in _How to Get the Man's Foot ... Outta Your Ass (2003)_ (qv)Grandfather of 'Maya Van Peebles' (qv), 'Marley Van Peebles' (qv), 'Mandela Van Peebles' (qv).Read more Melvin Van Peebles movies (actor)Melvin Van Peebles movies (director)User Comments |
