Melvin Van Peebles, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Melvin Van Peebles

American actor

Date of Birth: 21-Aug-1932

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession: screenwriter, actor, composer, painter, film director, film producer, novelist, film editor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Melvin "Block" Van Peebles (born August 21, 1932) is an American actor, filmmaker, playwright, novelist and composer. He is most famous for creating (and starring in) the acclaimed film Sweet Sweetback's Baadasssss Song, which heralded a new era of black-focused films.
He is the father of actor and director Mario Van Peebles.