Deceased
How Did Fats Waller Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 39Thomas Wright "Fats" Waller was an American jazz pianist, organist, composer, and singer. His innovations in the stride style were widely influential among musicians. A popular performer in the jazz age and swing era, he toured internationally, achieving critical and commercial success in the United States and Europe. His best-known songs, "Ain't Misbehavin'" and "Honeysuckle Rose", were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1984 and 1999 respectively.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | HowardMovie | Self (archive footage) | 114 |
| 2018 | The Harlem NocturneMovie | Fats Waller | 114 |
| 2008 | This Joint Is Jumpin': Jazz Musician Fats WallerMovie | Self (archive footage) | 104 |
| 2002 | It's Black EntertainmentMovie | Self (archive footage) | 98 |
| 1983 | Your Feet's Too BigMovie | Singer | 79 |
| 1974 | Ain't Misbehavin'Movie | Self (archive footage) | 70 |
| 1944 | Take It or Leave ItMovie | (archive footage) (uncredited) | 40 |
| 1943 | Stormy WeatherMovie | 'Fats' Waller | 39 |
| 1941 | Honeysuckle RoseMovie | — | 37 |
| 1941 | Your Feet's Too BigMovie | — | 37 |
| 1936 | King of BurlesqueMovie | Ben | 32 |