About Bernard White
Born 1959. Bernard White is an American and Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, television actor, film actor, voice actor and actor.
Bernard White (born 1959) is an American film and television actor.
Early life White was born in Kandy, Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), to an English-speaking Catholic family of Burgher descent. His uncle was hurdler Duncan White, the winner of Ceylon's first Olympic medal. In May 1960, when White was eleven months old, his family immigrated to the United States, White attended Detroit Catholic Central High School before graduating from Michigan State University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in theater.
Career White began his career with roles in soap operas, appearing on General Hospital, Santa Barbara and Days of Our Lives. From 1989 to 1990, he starred in both seasons of The New Dragnet as Detective Carl Molina.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Bernard White?
American actor
When was Bernard White born?
Bernard White was born on 8 June 1959 in Colombo.
What is Bernard White's occupation?
Bernard White is a film director, screenwriter, television actor, film actor, voice actor and actor.
What nationality is Bernard White?
Bernard White is American and Sri Lankan.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bernard White (actor)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bernard White. https://biography.guide/bernard-white/
MLA: "Bernard White." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bernard-white/.
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