Here are 10 things you should know about Willie Best, born 110 years ago today. Like other Black actors of his time, his range of roles was limited but he forged an enduring legacy in Hollywood.
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10 Things You Should Know About Vivien Oakland
Here are 10 things you should know about Vivien Oakland, born 128 years ago today. She enjoyed success in vaudeville, on Broadway and in motion pictures.
10 Things You Should Know About Edgar Kennedy
Here are 10 things you should know about Edgar Kennedy, born 133 years ago today. No one lost his temper on screen quite like he did.
10 Things You Should Know About Arthur Housman
Here are 10 things you should know about Arthur Housman, born 133 years ago today. He played a range of roles over his 30-year career but is best remembered for playing comedic drunks.
10 Things You Should Know About Winnie Lightner
Here are 10 things you should know about Winnie Lightner, born 123 years ago today. After starring on in vaudeville and on Broadway, she made just 15 films, but her legacy endures.