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Bernard White is listed as a film director, screenwriter and television actor. Bernard White was born in Colombo, Colombo District, Sri Lanka on June 8, 1959. That works out to 67 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Detroit Catholic Central High School and Michigan State University.
My Take
What intrigues me about Bernard White is the geography of his life. Born in Kandy, Sri Lanka, schooled in Detroit and at Michigan State, he carries a genuinely transnational story before he ever steps in front of a camera. He works as director, screenwriter, on-screen actor and voice actor, a chameleon who slips into many shapes. He may not be the marquee lead, but a sharp character actor quietly raises the quality of everything he touches, and performers who carry multiple cultures in them tend to bring a distinctive depth to the frame. That subtle, lived-in shading is exactly the kind of presence I find myself drawn to.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bernard White
- Name (Japanese)
- バーナード・ホワイト
- Reading
- ばーなーど・ほわいと
- Born
- June 8, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Colombo, Colombo District, Sri Lanka
- Occupation
- film director / screenwriter / television actor / film actor / voice actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Detroit Catholic Central High School
- University
- Michigan State University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard%20White%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q822780
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Bernard White born?
Bernard White was born on June 8, 1959 and is 67 years old.
Where is Bernard White from?
Bernard White is from Colombo, Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
What does Bernard White do?
Bernard White works as film director, screenwriter, television actor, film actor, voice actor.
Where did Bernard White study?
Bernard White attended Michigan State University.
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