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Napoleon Whiting
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Napoleon Whiting

1910 – 1984 · Canton, Mississippi, USA · Active 1942–1979

Napoleon Whiting, an actor known for his work in the 1970s, brings a distinctive presence to the screen in Carter's Army (1970) and Black Samson (1974). In Carter's Army, he plays a pivotal role that highlights the struggles and resilience of soldiers, while in Black Samson, he delivers a performance that resonates with the era's exploration of urban culture and empowerment. Whiting's contributions to these films underscore the rich tapestry of exploitation cinema, making him a noteworthy figure in the genre's evolution.

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Black Samson

Black Samson

1974 ★ 6.3
as Old Henry

Armed with a quarterstaff and a pet lion, noble nightclub owner Samson does his best to keep his neighborhood clean of crime and drugs. When vicious mobster Johnny Nappa tries to muscle in on Samson's territory, Samson takes a stand against Nappa and his flunkies.

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Filmography

29 credits
1970s 10 credits
1979
Movie ★ 5.6
1975
Farewell, My Lovely as Hotel Clerk
Movie ★ 6.6
1975
Fugitive Lovers as Arthur the Valet
Movie ★ 4.8
1975
Movie ★ 4.4
1974
Busting as Rizzo's Butler
Movie ★ 6.2
1974
Black Samson as Old Henry
Movie ★ 5.0
1971
Movie ★ 6.6
1971
Yuma as Orderly
Movie ★ 6.0
1971
Nichols as Preacher
TV ★ 6.3
1970
Movie ★ 6.8
1960s 5 credits
1969
TV ★ 6.6
1965
TV ★ 6.2
1964
The Rogues as Harrison
TV ★ 8.0
1963
Wall of Noise as Preacher
Movie ★ 4.1
1963
Living Between Two Worlds as Rev. Williamson
Movie ★ 7.0
1950s 9 credits
1959
It Happened to Jane as Eugene - Waiter
Movie ★ 6.2
1959
Imitation of Life as Kenneth, Lora's Butler
Movie ★ 7.5
1957
The Helen Morgan Story as Napoleon - Wade's Butler (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.3
1956
Giant as Jefferson Swazey
Movie ★ 7.6
1955
TV ★ 7.8
1952
The Narrow Margin as Redcap (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.3
1951
The Tall Target as Hawker (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1950
Mystery Street as Red Cap (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1940s 5 credits
1947
Born to Kill as Train Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.7
1945
The Falcon in San Francisco as Pullman Porter (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1943
Spy Train as Club Car Porter
Movie ★ 9.0
1942
Professor Creeps as Taxicab Driver
Movie ★ 7.0
1942
Lucky Ghost as Chauffer
Movie ★ 5.4