Alton Fitzgerald White
Acting
Biography
Alton White's journey from his boyhood home in a Cincinnati housing project to the grandeur of Broadway's Minskoff Theatre is remarkable, but one that many will find touchingly recognizable and relatable. Struggling with feelings of inferiority, he doggedly tried out for role after role and happily accepted whatever was offered to him however modest, approaching each with passion and dedication. His gifts were ultimately recognized and rewarded with major roles. White is the only black actor who has played in a lead role in five hit shows on Broadway; John in Miss Saigon; Ken in Smokey Joe's Cafe (he originated the role in London's West End); Coalhouse Walker Jr. in Ragtime: The Musical; Mister in The Color Purple; and King Mufasa in The Lion King.
Born: September 10, 1960
Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Known For
Filmography
as Hotel Porter
as Morris Cooper
as FBI Deputy Director Julian Adell
as Social Worker
as Ensemble
as Berenger
as ASAC Joe Franklin
as Dr. Bier
as Tim
as Funeral Director
as Judge Tahani
as Lawrence
as Parole Officer
as Angelo Badsmith
as Nick Monroe
as Bailiff
as Clerk
as Deputy Warden Harris
as Boss