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