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Willie Best (1916–1962)
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. In addition to being a talented comedian and character actor, Best...
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Born:in Sunflower, Mississippi, USADied:(age 45) in Hollywood, California, USA |
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Actor (131 credits)
Actor (131 credits)
1954-1955
Waterfront
(TV Series)
Billy Slocum
Billy Slocum
- The Seal
(1955)
... Billy Slocum
- The Rivals
(1955)
... Billy Slocum
- The Hideout
(1955)
... Billy Slocum
- Captain for a Day
(1955)
... Billy Slocum
- Beached
(1955)
... Billy Slocum
1952-1955
My Little Margie
(TV Series)
Charlie / Charlie the Elevator Operator / Willie / ...
Charlie / Charlie the Elevator Operator / Willie / ...
- Margie's Recipe
(1955)
... Charley
- Corpus Delicti
(1955)
... Charlie
- The Unexpected Guest
(1955)
... Charlie the Elevator Operator
- Operation Rescue
(1954)
... Charlie
- Kangaroo Story
(1954)
... Charlie
1950-1955
The Stu Erwin Show
(TV Series)
Willie
Willie
- The Pearl Necklace
(1955)
... Willie (credit only)
- The French Influence
(1955)
... Willie
- Father Becomes Efficient
(1955)
... Willie
- One of the Boys
(1955)
... Willie
- The Uninvited Guests
(1955)
... Willie
1951-1952
Racket Squad
(TV Series)
Janitor / Cleaning Man
Janitor / Cleaning Man
- The Christmas Caper
(1952)
... Janitor
- The Case of the Widow's Mite
(1951)
... Cleaning Man
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Soundtrack (9 credits)
Soundtrack (9 credits)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Archive footage (10 credits)
Archive footage (10 credits)
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Television actor.Alternate Names:
William Best | Sleep 'n' Eat | Sleep 'n Eat | Sleep n' EatHeight:
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Personal Quote:
"I often think about these roles I have to play. Most of them are pretty broad. Sometimes I tell the director and he cuts out the real bad parts... But what's an actor going to do? Either you do it or get out." Interview, 1934. See more »Trivia:
Bob Hope referred to Best, as his comedic co-star in The Ghost Breakers (1940), as one of the finest talents he had ever worked with. See more »Nickname:
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