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Mantan Moreland (September 3, 1902 – September 28, 1973) was an American actor and comedian most popular in the 1930s and 1940s. He starred in numerous films. His daughter Marcella Moreland appeared as a child actress in several films.
Mantan Moreland was a comedian and actor who played jittery and superstitious characters in comedy thrillers and western parodies. He was ostracized for his stereotyped roles and died in 1973 after a brief comeback on TV and film.
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Mantan Moreland was a comedian and actor who played jittery and superstitious characters in comedy thrillers in the 1930s and 1940s. He was ostracized for his stereotyped roles and died in 1973 after a brief comeback on TV and film.
- September 3, 1902
- September 28, 1973
Mar 16, 2016 · Mantan Moreland: The Black Comedian Who Was Almost One of the Three Stooges. March 16, 2016 Kelly Robinson. There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Mantan Moreland. But, if you are lucky enough to have seen him in a film—any film—you’ll definitely remember him.
Apr 7, 2013 · This is a clip of Mantan Moreland's hilarious performance in 1941's "King Of The Zombies". Jessica. 108 subscribers. Subscribed. 444. 50K views 11 years ago. via YouTube Capture ...more.
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Jan 20, 2021 · Learn about Mantan Moreland, an American actor who starred as the chauffeur in Charlie Chan movies and other black comedies. Find out his early life, career, achievements, and legacy in this comprehensive article.
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Mantan Moreland was a Negro character actor who starred in comedy thrillers and the \"Charlie Chan\" series in the 1930s and 1940s. He faced racial discrimination and ostracism in his later years, but also had a brief comeback in the 1960s.
