Napoleon Whiting

Actor

Canton, Mississippi, USA

Napoleon Whiting also appeared as the butler in the movie Giant. Napoleon Whiting (September 21, 1910, Mississippi – October 22, 1984, Los Angeles, California), was an American character actor. He played many bit parts, often uncredited, as a menial worker such as the black butler, a stereotypical role. Whiting was best known to television audiences for his work as Silas on The Big Valley, a typecast but highly visible role.
Napoleon Whiting also appeared as the butler in the movie Giant. Napoleon Whiting (September 21, 1910, Mississippi – October 22, 1984, Los Angeles, California), was an American character actor. He played many bit parts, often uncredited, as a menial worker such as the black butler, a stereotypical role. Whiting was best known to television audiences for his work as Silas on The Big Valley, a typecast but highly visible role.