Cabin in the Sky
1943
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William Best (May 27, 1913 – February 27, 1962), known professionally as Willie Best or 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.
Willie Best. One of the hard-working, unappreciated African-American actors of Hollywood's "Golden Era" who produced good work with what he was given. He starred alongside some of film's great comedians including the Marx Brothers, Bob Hope, Laurel and Hardy and three films with Shirley Temple.
Willie Best. Actor: The Hidden Hand. One of the hard-working, unappreciated African-American actors of Hollywood's "Golden Era" who produced good work with what he was given.
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.
Born on 27 May 1913 in Sunflower, William Best was an African American actor in television and film. Lauded for his comedic talent, Best had minor roles in more than one hundred movies, including such notable films as Cabin in the Sky, Ghost Breakers, and High Sierra. Best received screen credit for many of his […]
May 27, 2023 · Here are 10 things you should know about Willie Best, born on May 27, 1913. Like other Black actors of his time, his range of roles was limited but he forged an enduring legacy in Hollywood ...
Feb 23, 2009 · Willie Best was discovered in a stage show and began his film career in 1930. He worked non-stop for 20 years in 118 films, then appeared in several Hal Roach produced TV shows, namely My Little Margie starring Gale Storm.
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Willie Best was an American actor and comedian who was active in the entertainment industry from the 1930s to the 1950s. He was best known for his roles in films such as The Green Pastures, The Little Colonel, and The Painted Desert.
