Lee 'Lasses' White
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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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lee 'Lasses' White reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Western
The majority of Lee 'Lasses' White's filmography leans towards the Western 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 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lee 'Lasses' White remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Six-Gun Serenade, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lee 'Lasses' White Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lee 'Lasses' White's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lee 'Lasses' White.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Texan Meets Calamity Jane | Colorado Charley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Iroquois Trail | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1949 | Red Rock Outlaw | Lasses | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Mississippi Rhythm | Dixie Dalrymple | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | El Paso | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Valiant Hombre | Whiskers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Indian Agent | Inky | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | The Golden Eye | Pete | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Panhandle | Old Man Bush (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1948 | Albuquerque | Stage Passenger with Juke (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Louisiana | Old Timer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | The Wistful Widow of Wagon Gap | Shotgun Rider (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1947 | Cheyenne | Charlie (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Song of the Wasteland | Doc Henderson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1947 | Six-Gun Serenade | Lasses | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1947 | Rainbow Over the Rockies | Lasses | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Song of the Sierras | 'Lasses' White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Trail to Mexico | 'Lasses' White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1946 | Without Reservations | Marine (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1946 | West of the Alamo | Texas Ranger 'Lasses' White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Lonesome Trail | Lasses White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Riders of the Dawn | Lasses White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Saddle Serenade | 'Lasses' White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Springtime in Texas | Lasses White | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | In Old New Mexico | Clem Petty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Belle of the Yukon | Wagon Driver (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Song of the Range | Lasses | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | Alaska | Mark Bennett | Flop | Similar → |
| 1944 | When Strangers Marry | Old Man | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | The Unknown Guest | Joe Williams | Flop | Similar → |
| 1943 | Something to Shout About | Uncle Bert | Average | Similar → |
| 1943 | Cinderella Swings It | Ed Potts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Mug Town | Pirkle | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Talk of the Town | Hound Keeper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | Thundering Hoofs | Whopper Hatch | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Come on Danger | Whopper | Average | Similar → |
| 1942 | Land of the Open Range | Whopper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1942 | Riding the Wind | Whopper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Dude Cowboy | Prof. Whopper Hatch | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Bandit Trail | Whopper | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Sergeant York | Luke - Target Keeper (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Six-Gun Gold | Whopper | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | Cyclone on Horseback | Whopper | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scattergood Pulls the Strings | Ed Potts | Flop | Similar → |
| 1941 | The Roundup | Sam Snead | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Scattergood Baines | Ed Potts | Average | Similar → |
| 1941 | Road Show | Constable (uncredited) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Dance, Girl, Dance | Bailey Brothers' Stage Manager (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1940 | Oklahoma Renegades | Jim Keith | Flop | Similar → |
| 1939 | Rovin' Tumbleweeds | Storekeeper | Flop | Similar → |
Lee 'Lasses' White - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lee 'Lasses' White?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lee 'Lasses' White is "Six-Gun Serenade" with a rating of 8.5/10.
How many movies has Lee 'Lasses' White acted in?
Lee 'Lasses' White has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lee 'Lasses' White?
Other notable films include "The Roundup", "The Talk of the Town", and "Sergeant York".