Acting
John Sylvester White
Born 1919-10-31
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
John Sylvester White was born on October 31, 1919 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He was an actor, known for Welcome Back, Kotter (1975), Hustling (1975) and The Law (1974). He was married to Joan Alexander. He died on September 11, 1988 in Waikiki, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.
Known For
Prominent works featuring John Sylvester White
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Alice
1976
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The F.B.I.
1965
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Kojak
1973
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Baretta
1975
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Mama's Family
1983
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Welcome Back, Kotter
1975
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Bronk
1975
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Banyon
1972
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
1980
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The Marcus-Nelson Murders
1973
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Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (18 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mama's Family | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1983 |
 | The Legend of Sleepy Hollow | Fritz Vanderhoof | Movie | 1980 |
 | The Last Song | Hagar | Movie | 1980 |
 | Alice | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1976 |
 | Welcome Back, Kotter | Michael Woodman | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Man on the Outside | Lou | Movie | 1975 |
 | Bronk | Melvin Frank | TV Series | 1975 |
 | Hustling | Geist | Movie | 1975 |
 | A Shadow in the Streets | Cavelli | Movie | 1975 |
 | Baretta | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1975 |
 | The Gun | Braverman | Movie | 1974 |
 | Kojak | Chief Copeland | TV Series | 1973 |
| Griff | Self / Appearance | TV Series | 1973 | |
 | The Marcus-Nelson Murders | Inspector Hoffstteter | Movie | 1973 |
 | Banyon | Carruthers | TV Series | 1972 |
 | The F.B.I. | Vince Stanton | TV Series | 1965 |
| The F.B.I. | Lee Thompson | TV Series | 1965 |
 | Hollywood Boulevard | Pago Pago Patron (uncredited) | Movie | 1936 |