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Jesse White
★ Acting

Jesse White

1917 – 1997 · Buffalo, New York, USA · Active 1943–1994

Jesse White, born in 1917, is best known for his character roles that often brought a touch of humor and depth. In A House Is Not a Home (1964), he delivers a memorable performance that adds to the film's exploration of unconventional family dynamics. White's extensive career included a notable stint as the Maytag repairman, but his work in cult cinema, particularly in this film, showcases his ability to navigate the complexities of human relationships. His contributions to the genre remain a point of interest for fans of classic exploitation films.

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The Yellow Canary

The Yellow Canary

1963
as Ed Thornburg

Andy is an arrogant pop singer about to be divorced by his wife who treats his staff badly. On the same night he starts a job at a theater in Los Angeles his infant son is kidnapped. Despite requests from the lead police officer on the case, Lieutenant Bonner, Paxton plays along with the kidnappers as they string him along even though they are willing to kill.

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Filmography

176 credits
1990s 3 credits
1994
Burke's Law as Jesse White
TV ★ 6.8
1993
Matinee as Mr. Spector
Movie ★ 6.7
1990
Movie ★ 4.0
1980s 7 credits
1989
Seinfeld as Ralph
TV ★ 8.3
1988
Movie
1987
Movie ★ 6.0
1986
Movie ★ 4.9
1986
The New Gidget as Washing Machine Repairman
TV ★ 6.3
1985
MacGyver as Mel
TV ★ 7.7
1982
Pandamonium as Chesty (voice)
TV ★ 6.7
1970s 24 credits
1979
TV ★ 6.9
1978
Movie ★ 6.0
1977
TV ★ 6.3
1976
Nashville Girl as C.Y. Ordell
Movie ★ 5.7
1976
It's Showtime as Self (archive footage)
Movie ★ 7.5
1976
Movie ★ 4.3
1976
Quincy, M.E. as Mechanic
TV ★ 7.5
1975
Return to Campus as Sports announcer
Movie ★ 6.1
1975
Movie ★ 4.2
1974
TV ★ 5.0
1974
Happy Days as Bander
TV ★ 7.6
1973
Movie ★ 6.0
1973
TV ★ 5.4
1972
Harvey as Duane Wilson
Movie ★ 6.8
1972
Of Thee I Sing as Matthew Fulton
Movie ★ 7.0
1972
TV ★ 7.5
1971
Movie ★ 6.9
1971
TV ★ 6.5
1970
George M! as E.F. Albee
Movie ★ 8.5
1970
Movie ★ 3.8
1970
TV ★ 7.0
1960s 59 credits
1969
TV ★ 6.1
1969
TV ★ 6.1
1968
Here's Lucy as Hickey
TV ★ 6.7
1968
Hawaii Five-O as Nat Keller
TV ★ 7.2
1968
Land of the Giants as Max Manfred
TV ★ 6.8
1968
TV ★ 6.1
1967
Movie ★ 5.5
1967
Movie ★ 6.0
1967
Mannix as Sam Westlake
TV ★ 6.8
1967
TV ★ 6.5
1967
TV
1966
Movie ★ 5.1
1966
TV ★ 6.2
1965
TV ★ 7.8
1965
Green Acres as George Jenkins
TV ★ 7.2
1965
Green Acres as Charlie
TV ★ 7.2
1965
TV ★ 6.8
1965
The Wild Wild West as Governor Lewis
TV ★ 7.6
1964
Pajama Party as J. Sinister Hulk
Movie ★ 4.8
1964
Looking for Love as Tiger Shay
Movie ★ 5.8
1964
Movie ★ 4.8
1964
TV ★ 8.1
1964
The Munsters as J. R. Finlater
TV ★ 7.9
1964
Linus the Lionhearted as C. Claudius Crow (voice)
TV ★ 7.4
1964
TV ★ 7.0
1964
The Addams Family as Sgt. Haley
TV ★ 8.0
1964
TV ★ 7.1
1964
Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. as Harry Krasna
TV ★ 7.1
1963
The Yellow Canary as Ed Thornburg
Movie ★ 10.0
1963
Movie ★ 10.0
1963
It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World as Radio Tower Operator at Rancho Conejo
Movie ★ 7.0
1963
TV ★ 6.5
1963
Petticoat Junction as Henry Sharp
TV ★ 5.8
1963
Petticoat Junction as Colonel Partridge
TV ★ 5.8
1962
It's Only Money as Pete Flint
Movie ★ 6.2
1962
TV ★ 6.6
1962
TV ★ 6.9
1962
TV ★ 6.9
1962
TV ★ 7.0
1961
Movie ★ 6.1
1961
Movie ★ 4.4
1961
The Right Approach as Brian Freer
Movie ★ 7.0
1961
Tomboy and the Champ as Windy Skiles
Movie ★ 7.0
1961
A Fever in the Blood as Sgt. Michael Beers
Movie ★ 6.6
1961
On the Double as Corporal Joseph Praeger
Movie ★ 7.0
1961
TV ★ 5.3
1961
TV ★ 7.6
1961
TV ★ 5.9
1961
TV ★ 5.8
1960
The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond as Leo 'Butcher' Bremer
Movie ★ 6.1
1960
The Big Night as Charlie Wegg
Movie ★ 7.0
1960
TV ★ 7.6
1960
Angel as Max
TV ★ 4.2
1960
TV ★ 6.3
1950s 78 credits
1959
The Twilight Zone as Harmon Cavender
TV ★ 8.5
1959
Adventures in Paradise as Frank Crayle
TV ★ 6.1
1959
Tightrope as Pete Granger
TV ★ 6.3
1959
Bonanza as Eskey
TV ★ 7.5
1959
The Twilight Zone as Repair Man
TV ★ 8.5
1959
Hawaiian Eye as Cedric
TV ★ 5.6
1959
Tightrope as Mike Davis
TV ★ 6.3
1958
Marjorie Morningstar as Lou Michaelson
Movie ★ 6.3
1958
Movie ★ 6.0
1958
77 Sunset Strip as Marvin Heywood
TV ★ 7.1
1958
Naked City as Harold Slate
TV ★ 5.7
1958
TV ★ 6.5
1958
The Texan as Sheriff Weeb Martin
TV ★ 6.0
1957
Designing Woman as Charlie Arneg
Movie ★ 6.7
1957
Johnny Trouble as Parsons
Movie ★ 4.6
1957
God Is My Partner as Louis 'The Lump' Lumpkin
Movie ★ 7.5
1957
Perry Mason as Luke Hickey
TV ★ 7.7
1957
TV ★ 7.6
1957
TV ★ 6.8
1957
The Real McCoys as San Fernando Harry
TV ★ 5.9
1957
Perry Mason as Cecil
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Burt Renshaw
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Tony Cerro
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Perry Mason as Max Armstead
TV ★ 7.7
1957
Alcoa Theatre as John Burke
TV ★ 7.0
1956
The Bad Seed as Emory Wages
Movie ★ 7.1
1956
The Come On as J.J. McGonigle
Movie ★ 5.2
1956
Back from Eternity as Pete Boswick
Movie ★ 6.7
1956
He Laughed Last as Max Lassiter
Movie ★ 7.7
1955
Not as a Stranger as Ben Cosgrove
Movie ★ 6.3
1955
The Girl Rush as Ludwig - Pit Boss
Movie ★ 5.3
1955
The Bob Cummings Show as H.R. Hap Henderson
TV ★ 6.3
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1955
TV ★ 6.0
1954
Hell's Half Acre as Tubby Otis
Movie ★ 5.5
1954
Witness to Murder as Police Sgt. Eddie Vincent
Movie ★ 6.3
1954
TV ★ 6.3
1954
Climax! as Philly
TV ★ 3.8
1953
Movie ★ 6.9
1953
Gunsmoke as Professor
Movie ★ 6.6
1953
Champ for a Day as Willie Foltis
Movie ★ 7.0
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1953
TV ★ 6.0
1953
Letter to Loretta as Nick Pulaski
TV ★ 6.6
1953
TV ★ 6.8
1953
The Danny Thomas Show as Danny’s Agent “Jess”
TV ★ 6.2
1953
TV ★ 6.2
1953
TV ★ 6.2
1953
Topper as Wesley Farrington
TV ★ 6.1
1953
TV ★ 6.2
1952
Movie ★ 7.1
1952
Movie ★ 6.5
1952
Deadline - U.S.A. as Rienzi Associate (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1952
TV ★ 4.6
1952
Four Star Playhouse as Mr. Simpson
TV ★ 6.8
1952
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet as Joe the Ice Cream Man
TV ★ 6.2
1951
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
Callaway Went Thataway as Georgie Markham
Movie ★ 5.6
1951
Movie ★ 6.6
1951
Movie ★ 7.0
1951
TV ★ 8.8
1951
The Red Skelton Show as Moose - Prison Escapee
TV ★ 7.4
1950
Katie Did It as Jim Dilloway
Movie ★ 7.3
1950
Movie ★ 5.4
1950
Harvey as Wilson
Movie ★ 7.7
1950
TV ★ 6.7
1950
Treasury Men in Action as Ronald Terni
TV ★ 6.3
1950
TV ★ 7.8
1950
The Jack Benny Program as Talent Agent Weber
TV ★ 7.8
1950
TV ★ 7.8
1950
The Bob Hope Show as Self - Sketch Performer (uncredited)
TV ★ 7.0
1950
TV ★ 7.0
1940s 5 credits
1949
The Lone Ranger as Colonel Oglethorpe
TV ★ 6.8
1948
Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven as Customer (uncredited)
Movie ★ 5.8
1947
Kiss of Death as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.1
1943
Stage Door Canteen as Jesse White (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.3