Fats Waller: Movies & Filmography
- films
- 6
- on screen
- 1935–2018
Fats Waller's Career in Numbers
Fats Waller's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Fats Waller works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from King of Burlesque (1936) to Stormy Weather (1943), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Fats Waller Movies by Decade
- 1930s 1
- 1940s 2
The 1940s were Fats Waller's busiest decade, with 2 films.
Fats Waller Movies by Genre
- Music 1
- Drama 1
Music is the genre Fats Waller has worked in most, with 1 film, ahead of drama (1).
Fats Waller Career Milestones
- First film
- King of Burlesque 1936
- Newest film
- Stormy Weather 1943
Fats Waller Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Fats Waller is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Fats Waller Movies as an Actor
3
Fats Waller in Documentaries & Specials
3
Fats Waller: Questions & Answers
How many movies Fats Waller has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Fats Waller been in?
Fats Waller is credited on 6 films, from 1935 to 2018. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Fats Waller's newest movie?
The most recent film on Fats Waller's filmography is Howard (2018), in the role of Self (archive footage).
The Best Fats Waller Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 6 credits.
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