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Blackie Whiteford

Blackie Whiteford
Born John Penman Whiteford
(1889-04-27)April 27, 1889
New York, New York, United States
Died March 21, 1962(1962-03-21) (aged 72)
Hollywood, California, United States
Occupation Actor
Years active 1928-1962

John Penman "Blackie" Whiteford (April 27, 1889 – March 21, 1962) was an American film actor. He appeared in 275 films between 1928 and 1962. A career character actor, Whiteford is best known for appearing in 28 films with The Three Stooges between 1936 and 1956.

In 1903, Whiteford was a seaman between jobs when he was offered a chance to work on The Great Train Robbery film. That opportunity launched his cinematic career, which eventually included more than 2,000 films..

Whiteford was married to Estelle Wills, an actress.

He was born in New York, New York and died in Hollywood, California.


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