Lee 'Lasses' White

Biography

Leroy Robert White (August 28, 1888 – December 16, 1949), better known as Lee "Lasses" White or Leroy (sometimes Le Roy or Lee Roy) "Lasses" White, was an American vaudeville pianist, songwriter and entertainer who became an actor of the stage, screen and radio. He became famous doing minstrel shows during the early part of the 1900s, and wrote one of the first copyrighted twelve-bar blues, "Nigger Blues". After spending some time on radio, White entered the film industry in the late 1930s. During his eleven-year career he appeared in over 70 films.

Known For

Sergeant York

as Luke - Target Keeper (uncredited)

The Talk of the Town

as Hound Keeper (uncredited)

Dance, Girl, Dance

as Bailey Brothers' Stage Manager (uncredited)

When Strangers Marry

as Old Man

Without Reservations

as Marine (uncredited)

Albuquerque

as Stage Passenger with Juke (uncredited)

The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap

as Shotgun Rider (uncredited)

The Golden Eye

as Pete

El Paso

Panhandle

as Old Man Bush (uncredited)