Napoleon Whiting (September 21, 1910, Mississippi – October 22, 1984, Los Angeles, California), was an American character actor.
He played many bit parts, often uncredited, as a menial worker such as the African American butler, a stereotypical role. He also appeared as the butler in Giant (1956).
Whiting was best known to television audiences for his work as Silas on The Big Valley, a typecast but highly visible role.
1979
as Helper
1975
as Arthur the Valet
1975
as Hotel Clerk
1975
as Fuzzy
1974
as Old Henry
1974
as Rizzo's Butler
1971
as Ned
1971
as Preacher
1971
as Orderly
1970
as Lomax Servant
1969
as Donald
1965
as Silas
1964
as Harrison
1963
as Preacher
1959
as Kenneth, Lora's Butler
1959
as Eugene - Waiter
1956
as Jefferson Swazey
1956
1955
as Tony
1951
as Hawker (uncredited)
1950
as Red Cap (uncredited)
1947
as Train Porter (uncredited)
1945
as Pullman Porter (uncredited)
1943
as Club Car Porter
1942
as Taxicab Driver
1942
as Chauffer