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Leigh Whipper

Acting Born Oct 29, 1876 Died Jul 26, 1975 Charleston, South Carolina, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
1920–2026
107 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Leigh Whipper works in acting. Born October 29, 1876 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. Died July 26, 1975. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Ox-Bow Incident

as Sparks (uncredited)
Film

King of the Zombies

as Momba

Frequent co-stars

Yves Cameron 4 shared titles
Kenneth Welsh 2 shared titles
Tom Welling 1 shared title
Maggie Grace 1 shared title
Selma Blair 1 shared title
DeRay Davis 1 shared title
Adrian Hough 1 shared title
Sara Botsford 1 shared title
Cole Heppell 1 shared title
Mary Black 1 shared title

Career timeline

Once Upon a Time in Harlem
The Young Don't Cry
The Shrike
Untamed Fury
UndercurrentYoung WidowYoung Widow
The Hidden EyeThe Negro Sailor
Dark Waters
The Ox-Bow IncidentMission to MoscowHappy Land
Heart of the Golden WestWhite CargoThe Vanishing Virginian
King of the ZombiesRoad to ZanzibarRobin Hood of the PecosBahama PassageVirginia
Of Mice and Men
The Symbol of the Unconquered: A Story of the Ku Klux KlanWithin Our Gates

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • Once Upon a Time in Harlem (2026) as Self (archival footage)
  • The Young Don't Cry (1957) as Doosy
  • The Shrike (1955) as Mr. Carlisle
  • Untamed Fury (1947) as Uncle Gabe
  • Undercurrent (1946) as George
  • Young Widow (1946) as Nate (Uncredited)
  • Young Widow (1946) as Nate (uncredited)
  • The Hidden Eye (1945) as Alistair
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  • The Negro Sailor (1945) as Editor
  • Dark Waters (1944) as Office Custodian (uncredited)
  • The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) as Sparks (uncredited)
  • Mission to Moscow (1943) as Haile Selassie (uncredited)
  • Happy Land (1943) as Old Ben (uncredited)
  • Heart of the Golden West (1942) as Rango
  • White Cargo (1942) as Jim Fish
  • The Vanishing Virginian (1942) as Uncle Josh
  • King of the Zombies (1941) as Momba
  • Road to Zanzibar (1941) as Scarface
  • Robin Hood of the Pecos (1941) as Kezeye
  • Bahama Passage (1941) as Morales
  • Virginia (1941) as Ezechial
  • Of Mice and Men (1939) as Crooks
  • The Symbol of the Unconquered: A Story of the Ku Klux Klan (1920) as Tugi - an Indian Fakir
  • Within Our Gates (1920)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Leigh Whipper best known for?

Leigh Whipper is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ox-Bow Incident (1943), King of the Zombies (1941).

When and where was Leigh Whipper born?

Leigh Whipper was born on October 29, 1876 in Charleston, South Carolina, USA. They passed away on July 26, 1975.

How many credits does Leigh Whipper have?

Leigh Whipper has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1920 to 2026.

What is Leigh Whipper's background in cinema and television?

Leigh Rollin Whipper (October 29, 1876 – July 26, 1975) was an American actor on the stage and in motion pictures. He was the first African American to join the Actors' Equity Association, and one of the founders of the Negro Actors Guild of America. He is best known for creating the role of Crooks in the original Broa...

Leigh Whipper by the numbers

24credits
24films
0TV series
1920–2026active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (24) Born on October 29 In memoriam 1975

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