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 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 Kay Francis
Here are 10 things you should know about Kay Francis, born 118 years ago today. We will happily watch virtually any picture that features her name in the credits.
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 Barton MacLane
Here are 10 things you should know about Barton MacLane, born 119 years ago today. He was one of the busiest tough-guy actors of the 1930s and ’40s.