Billy Whitlock | |
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 Whitlock in 1846 | |
| Born | c. 1813 |
| Died | 1878 (aged 64–65) |
| Occupation | Circus performer |
| Known for | Virginia Minstrels |
William M. Whitlock (c. 1813 – 1878) was an American blackface performer. He began his career in entertainment doing blackface banjo routines in circuses and dime shows, and by 1843 he was well known in New York City. He is best known for his role in forming the original minstrel show troupe, the Virginia Minstrels.