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Fats Waller

Acting Born May 21, 1904 Died Dec 15, 1943 New York, New York, U.S 16 credits
16
Total Credits
1935–2018
84 Years Career Span
2
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Fats Waller works in acting. Born May 21, 1904 in New York, New York, U.S. Died December 15, 1943. Archytele tracks 16 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

The Harlem Renaissance

as Self (archive footage)

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

as 'Fats' Waller

Frequent co-stars

Cab Calloway 1 shared title
Louis Armstrong 1 shared title
Louis Jordan 1 shared title
Duke Ellington 1 shared title
Bill Robinson 1 shared title
Nat King Cole 1 shared title
Lena Horne 1 shared title
Charlie Parker 1 shared title
Dizzy Gillespie 1 shared title
Count Basie 1 shared title

Career timeline

HowardThe Harlem Nocturne
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller
The Harlem Renaissance
It's Black Entertainment
The Glass Box
Your Feet's Too Big
Ain't Misbehavin' · Musical
Ain't Misbehavin'
Take It or Leave It
Stormy Weather
Honeysuckle RoseYour Feet's Too Big
King of Burlesque
Hooray for Love

Full Filmography

16 titles
  • Howard (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Harlem Nocturne (2018) as Fats Waller
  • This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller (2008) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Harlem Renaissance (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self (archive footage)
  • The Glass Box (1985) as Self (archival footage)
  • Your Feet's Too Big (1983) as Singer
  • Ain't Misbehavin' (1982) Musical
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  • Ain't Misbehavin' (1974) as Self (archive footage)
  • Take It or Leave It (1944) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • Stormy Weather (1943) as 'Fats' Waller
  • Honeysuckle Rose (1941)
  • Your Feet's Too Big (1941)
  • King of Burlesque (1936) as Ben
  • Hooray for Love (1935) as himself
  • BOXSTUFFING Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Fats Waller best known for?

Fats Waller is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Harlem Renaissance (2004), The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1980).

When and where was Fats Waller born?

Fats Waller was born on May 21, 1904 in New York, New York, U.S. They passed away on December 15, 1943.

How many credits does Fats Waller have?

Fats Waller has accumulated over 16 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 2018.

Fats Waller by the numbers

16credits
15films
1TV series
1935–2018active years

Age in their best-rated roles

Full filmography (16) Born on May 21 In memoriam 1943

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