Melvin Van Peebles
Melvin Van Peebles (1932–2021) was an American film director, novelist and screenwriter.
Also recorded as Melvin Peebles; Brer Soul.
Overview
Born at Chicago in 1932, died at Manhattan in 2021.
In detail
Melvin Van Peebles studied at Ohio Wesleyan University, Thornton Township High School and University of Amsterdam. the recorded working language is English and French.
The field of work recorded is acting, film direction and drama.
Work by Melvin Van Peebles is recorded in the collections of Museum of Modern Art.
Distinctions recorded are Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame and Commander of the Legion of Honour.
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“Melvin Van Peebles”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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