Curiosidades

Is portrayed by his son Mario Van Peebles in O Retorno de Sweetback (2003)

Is the subject of How to Eat Your Watermelon in White Company (and Enjoy It) (2005).

Has been nominated for three Tony Awards: in 1972, as Best Book (Musical) and Best Score, as both Composer and Lyricist, for "Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death;" and in 1973, as Best Book (Musical) for "Don't Play Us Cheap."

He received a bachelor's degree in English literature from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1953. He was also in Air Force ROTC, and after graduating, he spent three years as a flight navigator.

Member of the 'Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' (AMPAS) since 2016.

Father of Mario Van Peebles, Megan Van Peebles, Max Van Peebles, and Marguerite Van Peebles.

Studied astronomy at the University of Amsterdam and acting at the Dutch National Theater.

Had stints as a postal worker and, in San Francisco, a cable-car grip - about which he wrote his first book, "The Big Heart," in 1957.

Grandfather of Maya Van Peebles, Marley Van Peebles, Mandela Van Peebles, Morgana Van Peebles, Ronald Van, Jr., Roman Van, and Makaylo Van Peebles.

He was honored in June 2016 by the New Federal Theater with Novella Nelson for "their exceptional commitment to African American theater and film".

Made film shorts as an amateur in the late '50s and early '60s.

He was the son of Edwin Griffin and Marion Peebles.

Has eleven grandchildren.