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Jesse White was a film actor, television actor and stage actor. Jesse White was born in Buffalo, New York, United States on January 4, 1917. Death is recorded on January 9, 1997, at the age of 80.
My Take
Jesse White intrigues me as a master of the supporting role. Though he worked across film, stage, television, and voice acting, what stays with me is his run as Ol' Lonely, the Maytag repairman, from 1967 to 1988. Turning a melancholy gag, a serviceman nobody ever calls, into a beloved national icon over two decades is harder than it looks; staying memorable in the margins can be tougher than carrying the lead. There is real artistry in that kind of durable character work, and I quietly tip my hat to a character actor who outlasted far flashier names.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jesse White
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェシー・ホワイト
- Reading
- じぇしー・ほわいと
- Born
- January 4, 1917 – January 9, 1997
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Snake
- Origin
- Buffalo, New York, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / stage actor / voice actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse%20White%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q507664
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
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 Jesse White born?
Born January 4, 1917.
When did Jesse White die?
Died January 9, 1997, aged 80.
Where was Jesse White from?
Jesse White was from Buffalo, New York, United States.
What did Jesse White do?
Jesse White worked as film actor, television actor, stage actor, voice actor, actor.
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