Blackie Whiteford


John Penman "Blackie" Whiteford was an American film actor.

Biography

In 1903, Whiteford was a seaman between jobs when he was offered a chance to work on The Great Train Robbery film. That opportunity launched his cinematic career, which he claimed eventually included more than 2,000 films. Whiteford appeared in more than 350 films between 1928 and 1962. A career character actor, Whiteford is best known for appearing in 28 films with The Three Stooges between 1936 and 1956.
Whiteford was reportedly married to Estelle Wills, an actress, though this may have been a so-called common-law marriage. Whiteford remarried in 1954 to actress Alma Bennett. His interment was at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery with an unmarked grave.

Selected filmography

The Way of the Strong The Tiger's Shadow The Utah Kid Code of Honor The Cyclone Kid The Man from New Mexico Mark of the Spur Malay Nights The Scarlet Brand Breed of the Border King Kong - Member of Ship's Crew St. Louis Woman