Blackie Whiteford

Blackie Whiteford

Actor

New York City, New York, USA

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.
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.