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Melvin Van Peebles: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Melvin Peebles
Born August 21, 1932 • Chicago • Illinois
Died September 21, 2021 (aged 89) • New York City • New York
Notable Works “Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song”
Notable Family Members son Mario Van Peebles
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