Leigh Whipper (1876–1975)Leigh Whipper was an consummate actor who led an impressive life. Born in South Carolina in 1876, at the end of the Reconstruction Era in which his parents had participated, he was educated in Washington, D.C., attending Howard University, before turning permanently to a life in the theater. At a time when work for black actors was limited... See full bio » Born:in Charleston, South Carolina, USADied:(age 98) in New York City, New York, USA |
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