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  1. Mantan Moreland. Actor. He is remembered for his recurring, comic relief role as the chauffeur 'Birmingham Brown' in the Charlie Chan film series of the 1940s, which starred Sidney Toler and later Roland Winters. Born in Monroe, Louisiana, he was an African American actor-comedian popular in films from the 1930s to early 1970s.

  2. Mar 16, 2016 · Mantan Moreland: The Black Comedian Who Was Almost One of the Three Stooges. March 16, 2016 Kelly Robinson. There’s a good chance you’ve never heard of Mantan Moreland. But, if you are lucky enough to have seen him in a film—any film—you’ll definitely remember him.

  3. www.blackpast.org › people-african-american-history › mantan-moreland-1902-1973Mantan Moreland (1902-1973) - Blackpast

    Jan 20, 2021 · Public Domain Image. Mantan Moreland was an American actor, most popular for his role as the “google-eyed” chauffeur “Birmingham Brown” in the Charlie Chan movies. Moreland was born On September 3, 1902 to Marcella and Frank Moreland in Ouachita Parish, Monroe, Louisiana.

  4. Biography. Although his brand of humor has been reviled for decades, Negro character actor Mantan Moreland parlayed his cocky but jittery character into a recognizable presence in the late 1930s and early 1940s, appearing in a long string of comedy thrillers . . . and was considered quite funny at the time!

  5. Nov 14, 2023 · Mantan Moreland: Comedic Actor During the 1930s & 1940s. 0Posted by Jae Jones - November 14, 2023 - BLACK MEN, ENTERTAINMENT. Mantan Moreland was an American actor and comedian best-known for his work during the 1930s and 1940s. Moreland was born in Monroe, Louisiana, to Frank, an old-time Dixie band leader, and Marcella Moreland.

  6. Find bio, credits and filmography information for Mantan Moreland on AllMovie - Appropriately nicknamed "Google Eyes" by his childhood friends, African-American actor Mantan…

  7. Mantan Moreland was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Moreland's career in acting began with his roles in various films like the George Houston western "Frontier Scout" (1938), "Irish Luck" (1939) and "Chasing Trouble" (1940). He also appeared in "Mr. Washington Goes to Town" ...

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