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Fats Waller - Biography & Filmography | The Couch Critic
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Fats Waller
Born
May 21, 1904
Died: Dec 15, 1943
Lived 39 years
Place of Birth
New York, New York, U.S
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Career Highlights
15
Movies
1
TV Shows
Also Known As
Thomas "Fats" Waller
Thomas Waller
"Fats" Waller
Thomas Wright Waller
IMDb Profile
Fats Waller
Acting
Movies
15
TV Shows
1
The Harlem Nocturne
as
Fats Waller
2018
Howard
as
Self (archive footage)
2018
This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats Waller
as
Self (archive footage)
2008
The Harlem Renaissance
as
Self (archive footage)
2004
It's Black Entertainment
as
Self (archive footage)
2002
Your Feet's Too Big
as
Singer
1983
Ain't Misbehavin'
as
Self (archive footage)
1974
Take It or Leave It
as
(archive footage) (uncredited)
1944
Stormy Weather
as
'Fats' Waller
1943
Ain't Misbehavin'
Cast
1941
Your Feet's Too Big
Cast
1941
Honeysuckle Rose
Cast
1941
The Joint Is Jumpin'
Cast
1941
King of Burlesque
as
Ben
1936
Hooray for Love
as
himself
1935
