Willie Best
Biography
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 to play stereotypically lazy, illiterate, and/or simple-minded characters in films. Of the 124 films he appeared in, he received screen credit in at least 77, ...
Also Known As
Sleep 'n' Eat, Sleep 'n Eat, Sleep n' Eat
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Willie Best's Movies
High Sierra
23 Jan 1941
At the Circus
20 Oct 1939
The Ghost Breakers
21 Jun 1940
Vivacious Lady
13 May 1938
Cabin in the Sky
24 Mar 1943
Thank Your Lucky Stars
25 Sept 1943
Merrily We Live
04 Mar 1938
A-Haunting We Will Go
07 Aug 1942
The Littlest Rebel
27 Dec 1935
Ladies of Leisure
05 Apr 1930
Dangerous Money
12 Oct 1946
Feet First
30 Oct 1930
Little Miss Marker
01 Jun 1934
The Monster Walks
07 Feb 1932
Mr. Moto in Danger Island
07 Apr 1939
The Saint Strikes Back
08 Mar 1939
Mr. Moto Takes a Vacation
07 Jul 1939
The Mark of the Whistler
09 Oct 1944
Nothing but the Truth
10 Oct 1941
The Bride Walks Out
10 Jul 1936
