Emmett 'Babe' Wallace - IMDb

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Truly a Renaissance man, Emett Babe Wallace, born 1909 in Brooklyn, N.Y., is the epitome of a "show-biz" person. After becoming a bouncer for Harlem's Savoy Ballroom at age 19, he went on to eventually perform as a singer there. He also performed in the most noted venues worldwide; including Small's Paradise... See full bio »

Born:

June 24, 1909 in Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died:

December 3, 2006 (age 97) in Englewood, New Jersey, USA

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Actor (6 titles)

1955 The Rapickers of Emmaus
Le mendiant

1947 Rhythm in a Riff

1943 Stormy Weather
Chick Bailey (uncredited)

1939 The Devil's Daughter
John Lowden (as Emmett Wallace)

1936 The Black Network (short)
Babe (as Babe Wallace)

1933 Smash Your Baggage (short) (uncredited)

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Soundtrack (3 titles)

1949 The Fight Never Ends (writer: "Be Nice to Everyone")

1943 Stormy Weather (performer: "African Dance" 1939 - uncredited)

1936 The Black Network (short) (performer: "Without a Word of Warning" - uncredited, "Walking with My Sugar on Sugar Hill" - uncredited)

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Self (1 title)

1949 The Fight Never Ends
Himself

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Personal Details

Official Sites:

Jimy Bleu - A Biography and History of Babe Wallace | See more »

Alternate Names:

Babe Wallace | Emmett Wallace

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Star Sign:

Cancer

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