John Sylvester White

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John Sylvester White
Born
John Sylvester White Jr.

(1919-10-31)October 31, 1919
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedSeptember 11, 1988(1988-09-11) (aged 68)
Waikiki, Hawaii, United States
OccupationActor
Years active1951–1952
1970–1983
Known forMichael Woodman in Welcome Back, Kotter
SpouseJoan Alexander

John Sylvester White Jr. (October 31, 1919 – September 11, 1988) was an American actor.[1] Best known as Mr. Michael Woodman in Welcome Back, Kotter (1975-1979).

Early life

John Sylvester White was born in

bedroom community suburb of northeast Washington, D.C., where his father, an attorney also of the same name, was elected the first mayor of the community in July 1927.[2]

Acting career

Before becoming known in the 1970s as the assistant principal (and later head principal) Mr. Woodman on the sitcom

The Marcus-Nelson Murders,[3] before landing a recurring role on the Kotter show.[1] In 1983, he appeared as Mr. Vogelman, the proprietor of the Raytown Travel Agency in the episode titled "Mama Gets a Job" (Season 1 - Episode 7) on Mama's Family
.

White married Joan Stanton, known as Joan Alexander in the 1940s when she was the voice of Lois Lane on the radio version of "The Adventures of Superman", in 1944. They later divorced.[4] White moved to Hawaii in the early 1980s.[3]

Death

He died on September 11, 1988, from pancreatic cancer in Waikiki, Hawaii, at the age of 68.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1975-1979 Welcome Back, Kotter Mr. Michael Woodman 94 episodes
1984 E. Nick: A Legend in His Own Mind Harry (final film role)

References

  1. ^ a b "John Sylvester White". The New York Times. September 28, 2013. Archived from the original on September 28, 2013.
  2. ^ "History". Colmar Manor Maryland.
  3. ^ a b "John Sylvester White, TV actor, 68, dies here", The Honolulu Advertiser (September 13, 1988), p. D-2.
  4. ISBN 978-0-1950-7678-3
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External links
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