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Willie Best

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William “Willie” Best (May 27, 1916 - February 27, 1962), sometimes known as “Sleep n' Eat,” was an American television and film actor. Best was one of the first African-American film actors and comedians to become well known. In the 21st century, his work, like that of Stepin Fetchit, is sometimes reviled because he was often called upon…

Filmography118 films
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  1. TV in Black: The First Fifty Years2004
  2. Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel2001
  3. Bob Hope's World of Comedy1976
  4. Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?1975
  5. Harold Lloyd's World of Comedy1962
  6. Meet the O'Briens1954
  7. Ellis in Freedomland1952
  8. South of Caliente1951
  9. The Shanghai Chest1948
  10. Half Past Midnight1948
  11. The Red Stallion1947
  12. Suddenly It's Spring1947
  13. Dangerous Money1946
  14. The Bride Wore Boots1946
  15. The Face of Marble1946
  16. She Wouldn't Say Yes1945
  17. Hold That Blonde!1945
  18. The Red Dragon1945
  19. Pillow to Post1945
  20. The Monster and the Ape1945
  21. Music for Millions1944
  22. The Mark of the Whistler1944
  23. The Girl Who Dared1944
  24. The Adventures of Mark Twain1944
  25. Home in Indiana1944
  26. Thank Your Lucky Stars1943
  27. The Kansan1943
  28. Dixie1943
  29. Cabin in the Sky1943
  30. Cinderella Swings It1943
  31. The Powers Girl1943
  32. The Hidden Hand1942
  33. Scattergood Survives a Murder1942
  34. Busses Roar1942
  35. A-Haunting We Will Go1942
  36. Maisie Gets Her Man1942
  37. Juke Girl1942
  38. Whispering Ghosts1942
  39. The Body Disappears1941
  40. Breakdowns of 19411941
  41. Nothing but the Truth1941
  42. Minstrel Days1941
  43. The Smiling Ghost1941
  44. Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company "B"1941
  45. Highway West1941
  46. Kisses for Breakfast1941
  47. The Lady from Cheyenne1941
  48. Scattergood Baines1941
  49. Road Show1941
  50. Flight from Destiny1941
  51. High Sierra1941
  52. Who Killed Aunt Maggie?1940
  53. Money and the Woman1940
  54. The Ghost Breakers1940
  55. Blondie on a Budget1940
  56. I Take This Woman1940
  57. Slightly Honorable1939
  58. Private Detective1939
  59. The Covered Trailer1939
  60. Blondie Brings Up Baby1939
  61. At the Circus1939
  62. Blackmail1939
  63. Way Down South1939
  64. Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation1939
  65. Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter1939
  66. Mr. Moto in Danger Island1939
  67. The Saint Strikes Back1939
  68. Blondie1938
  69. Spring Madness1938
  70. Straight, Place and Show1938
  71. Youth Takes a Fling1938
  72. I'm from the City1938
  73. Vivacious Lady1938
  74. Goodbye Broadway1938
  75. Merrily We Live1938
  76. Gold Is Where You Find It1938
  77. Everybody's Doing It1938
  78. Crashing Hollywood1938
  79. Saturday's Heroes1937
  80. The Lady Fights Back1937
  81. Mississippi Moods1937
  82. Super-Sleuth1937
  83. Meet the Missus1937
  84. You Can't Buy Luck1937
  85. Breezing Home1937
  86. Racing Lady1937
  87. We Who Are About to Die1937
  88. Deep South1937
  89. Night Waitress1936
  90. General Spanky1936
  91. Thank You, Jeeves!1936
  92. Mummy's Boys1936
  93. Down the Stretch1936
  94. The Green Pastures1936
  95. The Bride Walks Out1936
  96. Murder on a Bridle Path1936
  97. Two in Revolt1936
  98. Silly Billies1936
  99. Muss 'em Up1936
  100. The Littlest Rebel1935
  101. To Beat the Band1935
  102. Hot Tip1935
  103. Jalna1935
  104. The Arizonian1935
  105. The Nitwits1935
  106. Hit and Rum1935
  107. Raised and Called1935
  108. Murder on a Honeymoon1935
  109. Horse Heir1935
  110. West of the Pecos1934
  111. Kentucky Kernels1934
  112. Little Miss Marker1934
  113. The Monster Walks1932
  114. The Guilty Generation1931
  115. Up Pops the Devil1931
  116. Virtuous Husband1931
  117. Feet First1930
  118. Ladies of Leisure1930
  1. TV in Black: The First Fifty Years2004
  2. Beyond Tara: The Extraordinary Life of Hattie McDaniel2001
  3. Bob Hope's World of Comedy1976