Actor

Willie Best: Movies & Filmography

films: 77
on screen: 1930–2004

Career at a glance

Willie Best's Career in Numbers

Willie Best's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Willie Best works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Feet First (1930) to Harold Lloyd’s World of Comedy (1962), and the 1930s were the busiest decade.

Willie Best Movies by Decade

1930s 39
1940s 35
1960s 1

The 1930s were Willie Best's busiest decade, with 39 films.

Willie Best Movies by Genre

Comedy 24
Romance 12
Drama 10
Crime 8
Mystery 6
Western 4
Horror 3
Action 2
Music 2
Thriller 1

Comedy is the genre Willie Best has worked in most, with 24 films, ahead of romance (12).

Willie Best Career Milestones

First film: Feet First 1930
Newest film: Harold Lloyd’s World of Comedy 1962

77 credits

Willie Best Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Willie Best 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.

Willie Best Movies as an Actor

Willie Best in Documentaries & Specials

Works with

Who Willie Best Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Willie Best shares the most films with. Jack Carson comes first, with 6 films together, followed by James Flavin (5).

FAQ

Willie Best: Questions & Answers

How many movies Willie Best has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Willie Best been in?

Willie Best is credited on 77 films, from 1930 to 2004. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Willie Best's newest movie?

The most recent film on Willie Best's filmography is TV in Black: The First Fifty Years (2004), in the role of Self (archive footage).

Who does Willie Best work with most often?

Willie Best shares the most films with Jack Carson (6 films), James Flavin (5 films) and Paul Guilfoyle (4 films).

The Best Willie Best Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 77 credits.

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