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Jesse White

Jesse White

Actor · Died January 9, 1997, aged 80 · Buffalo, New York, USA

Jesse White (January 4, 1917 – January 9, 1997) was an American television, film, and stage character actor. He is best remembered for portraying the Maytag repairman in television commercials, a role he played from 1967 to 1988. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 3, 1917
Died
January 9, 1997 (aged 80)
From
Buffalo, New York, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
70 on MovieCove · 145 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27

What are Jesse White's films like?

Across their 31 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Self and Bonds.

Genres

Comedy14 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 50th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 60th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Biography3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Biography movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Crime2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Crime movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Self
35%
Bonds
25%
Morality
19%
Society
9%
Power
6%
Survival
5%
Ideas
1%
Identity9 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 30 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 15 · Serious 7 · Dark 8

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 15 · Stylized 15 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 14 · Charged 9 · Intense 7

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 19 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 11

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 14 · Even-paced 15 · Relentless 1

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 21 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 26 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 2 of 6 analyzed roles.

Shadow
2 of 6
Trickster
2 of 6
Threshold guardian
1 of 6
Herald
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
12
Joyful
11
Absurd
10
Melancholic
8
Warm
8
Other
29

How their films linger

Feel-good17 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun10 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy20
  • Bittersweet8
  • Tragic2
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jesse White's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 40 of their 70 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (24).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jesse White's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

145 credits, 70 with a MovieCove page; 9 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Burke's Law (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Jesse White

  • Matinee(1993)

    as Mr. Spector

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Seinfeld(1989)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ralph

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Here Today, Here Tomorrow (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Grandpa

  • The New Gidget (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Show 1 episode · as Washing Machine Repairman

  • Monster in the Closet(1986)

    as Ben

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • MacGyver (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Show 1 episode · as Mel

  • Pandamonium (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Show 13 episodes · as Chesty (voice)

  • Hart to Hart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Show 2 episodes · as Ernie

  • The Cat from Outer Space(1978)

    as Earnest Ernie

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • The Love Boat(1977)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Quincy, M.E. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Show 1 episode · as Mechanic

  • Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood(1976)

    as Rudy's Agent

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Nashville Girl(1976)

    as C.Y. Ordell

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all films

  • Return to Campus (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sports announcer

  • Las Vegas Lady (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Big Jake

  • Kolchak: The Night Stalker(1974)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Devlin(1974)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all shows

  • Happy Days(1974)

    Show 1 episode · as Bander

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all shows

  • The Brothers O'Toole(1973)

    as Mayor

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Of Thee I Sing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Matthew Fulton

  • Temperatures Rising (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Harvey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Duane Wilson

  • The Partners (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Bless the Beasts & Children(1971)

    as Sid Shecker

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Dad... Can I Borrow the Car? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Make Room for Granddaddy(1970)

    Show 1 episode · as Phil

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all shows

  • Togetherness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Henry

  • George M! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as E.F. Albee

  • Love, American Style (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · as Bailiff · as Pun Jab

  • The Debbie Reynolds Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • My World and Welcome to It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hawaii Five-O(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Nat Keller

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • The Mod Squad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Here's Lucy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Hickey

  • Land of the Giants(1968)

    Show 1 episode · as Max Manfred

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • Mannix(1967)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam Westlake

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • Accidental Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Reluctant Astronaut(1967)

    as Donelli

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • The Spirit Is Willing(1967)

    as Fess Dorple

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Rango (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • That Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Show 5 episodes · Actor

  • The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini(1966)

    as J. Sinister Hulk

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films

  • I Dream of Jeannie(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Sam

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all shows

  • The Wild Wild West (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Governor Lewis

  • Green Acres(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlie · as George Jenkins

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • Please Don't Eat the Daisies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Show 1 episode · as Wally

  • Pajama Party(1964)

    as J. Sinister Hulk

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Linus the Lionhearted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 3 episodes · as C. Claudius Crow (voice)

  • Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Harry Krasna · as The Owner

  • The Munsters(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as J. R. Finlater

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • Jonny Quest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Addams Family(1964)

    Show 1 episode · as Sgt. Haley

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Mickey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • A House Is Not a Home(1964)

    as Rafferty

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Looking for Love(1964)

    as Tiger Shay

    Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films

  • It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World(1963)

    as Radio Tower Operator at Rancho Conejo

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Kraft Suspense Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Emil Glueck

  • Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Marvin

  • Petticoat Junction(1963)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel Partridge · as Henry Sharp

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all shows

  • The Yellow Canary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Ed Thornburg

  • It's Only Money(1962)

    as Pete Flint

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • I'm Dickens, He's Fenster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as Hershey

  • The Beverly Hillbillies(1962)

    Show 1 episode · as H.H.H. Jones · as Mr. Mortimer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Three Blondes In His Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Ed Kelly

  • Sail a Crooked Ship(1961)

    as McDonald

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Dick Van Dyke Show(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Bill

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • Ben Casey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Cain's Hundred (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Show 1 episode · as Rudy

  • On the Double(1961)

    as Joseph Praeger

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Right Approach (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Brian Freer

  • Tomboy and the Champ (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Windy Skiles

  • A Fever in the Blood(1961)

    as Sgt. Michael Beers

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • The Roaring 20's (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Max

  • The Andy Griffith Show(1960)

    Show 1 episode · as Fred Boone

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Pete and Gladys (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Big Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Charlie Wegg

  • The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond(1960)

    as Leo 'Butcher' Bremer

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all films

  • Hawaiian Eye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Cedric

  • Adventures in Paradise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Frank Crayle

  • The Twilight Zone(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Harmon Cavender · as Repair Man

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Bonanza(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Eskey

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all shows

  • Tightrope (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Show 1 episode · as Mike Davis · as Pete Granger

  • 77 Sunset Strip (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Marvin Heywood

  • Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Naked City(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Harold Slate

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all shows

  • The Texan(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff Weeb Martin

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all shows

  • The Donna Reed Show(1958)

    Show 1 episode · as Vance

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all shows

  • Marjorie Morningstar(1958)

    as Lou Michaelson

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Country Music Holiday (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Sonny Moon

  • The Real McCoys(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as San Fernando Harry

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Alcoa Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as John Burke

  • Johnny Trouble (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Parsons

  • Perry Mason(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Burt Renshaw · as Cecil · as Luke Hickey · as Max Armstead · as Tony Cerro

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • The Thin Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • God Is My Partner(1957)

    as Louis 'The Lump' Lumpkin

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Richard Diamond, Private Detective (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Show 1 episode · as Walt Conlin

  • Designing Woman(1957)

    as Charlie Arneg

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • The Bad Seed(1956)

    as Emory Wages

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • Back from Eternity(1956)

    as Pete Boswick

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • He Laughed Last (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Max Lassiter

  • The Come On (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as J.J. McGonigle

  • The 20th Century Fox Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 1 episode · as Doberman · as Eddie Hoke · as George · as George Kirby

  • The Girl Rush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Ludwig - Pit Boss

  • Not as a Stranger(1955)

    as Ben Cosgrove

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • The Bob Cummings Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    Show 2 episodes · as H.R. Hap Henderson

  • The Wonderful World of Disney (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Climax! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · as Philly

  • December Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Hell's Half Acre(1954)

    as Tubby Otis

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Witness to Murder(1954)

    as Police Sgt. Eddie Vincent

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • Forever Female(1953)

    as Willie

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Topper (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Wesley Farrington

  • The Danny Thomas Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 4 episodes · as Danny’s Agent “Jess” · as Jess · as Jesse · as Jesse Leeds

  • The Loretta Young Show(1953)

    Show 1 episode · as Nick Pulaski

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Champ for a Day(1953)

    as Willie Foltis

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Gunsmoke(1953)

    as Professor

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • General Electric Theater (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 2 episodes · as Joe Maskowitz · as Mike

  • Private Secretary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Million Dollar Mermaid(1952)

    as Doc Cronnol

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet(1952)

    Show 1 episode · as Joe the Ice Cream Man

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all shows

  • Cavalcade of America (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Four Star Playhouse(1952)

    Show 1 episode · as Mr. Simpson

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • Deadline - U.S.A.(1952)

    as Rienzi Associate (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films

  • The Girl in White(1952)

    as Alec

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all films

  • Hallmark Hall of Fame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Wilson

  • Death of a Salesman(1951)

    as Stanley

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Callaway Went Thataway (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    as Georgie Markham

  • Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Red Skelton Hour(1951)

    Show 1 episode · as Moose

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all shows

  • Francis Goes to the Races(1951)

    as Frank Damer

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Bedtime for Bonzo(1951)

    as Babcock

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Harvey(1950)

    as Wilson

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Katie Did It (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Jim Dilloway

  • The Jack Benny Program (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mr. Weber · as Steve Burke

  • Lux Video Theatre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Sigmund

  • Treasury Men in Action (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    Show 1 episode · as Ronald Terni

  • Guilty Bystander(1950)

    as Masher

    Midcredits score: 42nd percentile of all films

  • The Lone Ranger(1949)

    Show 1 episode · as Colonel Oglethorpe

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • The Ford Theatre Hour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1948)

    Show 1 episode · as Doc

  • Texas, Brooklyn & Heaven(1948)

    as Customer (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films

  • Kiss of Death(1947)

    as Taxi Driver (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Stage Door Canteen(1943)

    as Jesse White (uncredited)

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • The Time Element (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Bartender

Career shape

Star power in the 94th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 145 titles, 144 of them dated from 1943 to 1994; peak year 1966.

Biggest box office

Harvey (1950)

$877 worldwide

Highest rated

Harvey (1950)

Midcredits 97th

Most popular right now

Devlin (1974)

Film career

19431994

Peak 1966 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting145 of 145: 145 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score65th

By decade

1940s5 · acting1950s60 · acting1960s50 · acting1970s21 · acting1980s6 · acting1990s2 · acting

Billing

usually 7th · top billed in 0% of 15 roles
5060

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Jesse White's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of all 41; across their 30 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 57th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

57thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Approval · how many liked their films

52ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Reach · how many have seen their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 30

Midcredits score across 70 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up18
  • 50th to 74th31
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th9

Shape of the crowd

41 of their 70 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved9
  • Crowd Pleaser41
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966)

67th percentile spread · 51% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Harvey (1950)

Midcredits 97th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 66/100 in their films, across 28 reviewed titles; fans 74, detractors 46. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Jesse White's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Frightening / Intense3 titlesmedian 21 · mildMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Jesse White work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jesse White's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Stanley Kramer shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers