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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.
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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.
- May 27, 1916
- February 27, 1962
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.
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Feb 16, 2021 · But when we compare Peerless/Delacroix to Willie Best, we know that Willie Best wasn’t a stupid layabout as he was portrayed and neither is Pierre. Best obviously took time to learn his lines and turned up on time. He had comic genius and timing.
Sep 30, 2022 · William “Willie” Best was born on May 27, 1916, and was known as “Sleep n’ Eat.” As an African-American actor who appeared in comedian roles, his work is often compared to that of “Stepin Fetchit” because he played roles that were stereotypically lazy, illiterate, and simple-minded.
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