Paul White

Acting

Freshness: Jan 24, 2026

12Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: May 1, 1925

Birth Place: Hopkinsville, Kentucky, USA

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Paul White reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Music

The majority of Paul White's filmography leans towards the Music genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Paul White remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bli-Blip, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Paul White Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Paul White's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

★8.0

Bli-Blip: Duke Ellington and His Orchestra perform "Bli-Blip" with Marie Bryant and Paul White

Bli-Blip

1942•Music

★7.7

A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat (1942) movie poster

★7.7

A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat: An early "soundie" in which Dorothy Dandridge & Paul White sing "A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat" while getting dressed up

A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat

1942•Music

★6.8

★6.8

Boy Slaves: Social drama of Depression-era homeless children who turn to crime and are sentenced by a judge to a rehabilitation "lab

Boy Slaves

1939•Drama

★6.7

★6.7

Sing, You Sinners: Of the singing Beebe brothers, young Mike just wants to be a kid; responsible Dave wants to work in his garage and marry

Sing, You Sinners

1938•Romance

★6.0

★6.0

Scattergood Baines: Young Scattergood Baines arrives in the small New England town of Coldriver. Through some shrewd business maneuvering, h

Scattergood Baines

1941•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Paul White.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
1942	A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1942	Take My Life	'Icky', Harlem Tuff-Kid Gang Member	Flop	Similar →
1942	Scattergood Rides High	Hipp	Flop	Similar →
1942	Bli-Blip	Vocalist / Dancer	Super Hit	Similar →
1941	Scattergood Pulls the Strings	Hipp	Flop	Similar →
1941	Pot o' Gold	Bootblack (uncredited)	Average	Similar →
1941	Scattergood Baines	Young Hipp	Average	Similar →
1940	Carolina Moon	Billy	Flop	Similar →
1939	Boy Slaves	Atlas	Hit	Similar →
1938	Sing, You Sinners	Filter - Stable Boy	Hit	Similar →
1938	My Old Kentucky Home	Scipio-Singer	Flop	Similar →
1937	Adventure's End	Kalo	Flop	Similar →

Paul White - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Paul White?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Paul White is "Bli-Blip" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Paul White acted in?

Paul White has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Paul White?

Other notable films include "A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat", "Boy Slaves", and "Sing, You Sinners".