Willie Best
Actor
Born May 27, 1913 · Sunflower, Mississippi, USA
Active 1930–1962
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.
Filmography
High Sierra (1941) — AlgernonVivacious Lady (1938) — PorterAt the Circus (1939) — Redcap (uncredited)The Ghost Breakers (1940) — AlexMerrily We Live (1938) — GeorgeCabin in the Sky (1943) — Second Idea ManA-Haunting We Will Go (1942) — WaiterThe Littlest Rebel (1935) — James HenryThank Your Lucky Stars (1943) — Soldier in "Ice Cold Katie" Number (uncredited)Goodbye Broadway (1938) — JugheadThe Red Stallion (1947) — JacksonTo Beat the Band (1935) — Elevator OperatorMississippi Moods (1937)Feet First (1930) — JanitorNothing but the Truth (1941) — SamuelMr. Moto in Danger Island (1939) — Launch PilotLittle Miss Marker (1934) — Dizzy Memphis (uncredited)Ladies of Leisure (1930) — George (uncredited)South of Caliente (1951) — Willie, Stable BoyMr. Moto Takes a Vacation (1939) — Driver (uncredited)Cinderella Swings It (1943) — HippBlondie (1938) — PorterThe Adventures of Mark Twain (1944) — ButlerSilly Billies (1936) — Excitement