Leigh Whipper
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Leigh Rollin Whipper (October 29, 1876 – July 26, 1975) was an American actor on the stage and in motion pictures. He was the first African American to join the Actors' Equity Association, and one of the founders of the Negro Actors Guild of America. He is best known for creating the role of Crooks in the original Broadway production of Of Mice and Men, which he reprised in the 1939 film version. Educated at Howard University Law School, he left in 1895 and never practiced as a lawyer. Without any dramat…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
22
Gender
Male
Place of birth
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
Birthdate
October 29, 1876
Death Date
July 26o 1975
Also known as
Lee Whipper