Al White facts for kids
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Al White
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Allen Cliffton White
May 17, 1942 Houston, Texas, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Ronice |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | 1992 Theatre World Award for Outstanding New Talent on Broadway for August Wilson's Two Trains Running; Ovation Award for Ensemble Performance in August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean; NAACP Theatre Award for Ensemble Performance in August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean |
Allen Cliffton White, born on May 17, 1942, is an American actor. He is known for playing many different kinds of characters. You might have seen him in popular movies like Airplane!, Airplane II: The Sequel, and Back to the Future Part II. Throughout his career, Al White has often played police detectives in TV shows and movies.
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Al White's Acting Journey
Al White is famous for his role in the funny movie Airplane!. He played a character who spoke in a unique way that needed to be translated for others to understand. He even did this again in the movie's sequel.
Early Life and Career Start
Al White grew up in San Francisco, California. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a janitor at Golden Gate Park for eight years. After that, he decided to follow his dream of acting.
Theatre Work and Awards
Al White has won several awards for his amazing work in theatre plays. He was part of the American Conservatory Theater company for three years. During this time, he performed in more than seventeen plays. These plays ranged from classic Shakespeare stories to works by the famous writer Tennessee Williams.
In 1975, Al White and his theatre group traveled to the Soviet Union. This trip was part of a special cultural exchange program. They performed at famous places like the Bolshoi Theater in Moscow, and also in Leningrad and Riga.
Movies and TV Shows
Al White has appeared in many movies and television shows. He is known for his roles in comedies and dramas.
Memorable Movie Roles
- Airplane! (1980) - Second Jive Dude
- Airplane II: The Sequel (1982) - Witness
- Back to the Future Part II (1989) - Lewis (Dad)
- The Hollywood Knights (1980) - Louis
- Black Moon Rising (1986) - Maintenance Man
- Critical Condition (1987) - Reggie
- Red Scorpion (1988) - Kallunda Kintash
- Leprechaun 2 (1994) - Desk Sergeant
Television Appearances
Al White has also been in many popular TV shows. These include:
- Wonder Woman
- The Jeffersons
- The Incredible Hulk
- The Dukes of Hazzard (appearing in multiple episodes)
- CSI: Miami
- The King of Queens
