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Fats Waller Was Born Here

Fats Waller Was Born Here

2008 11 min ⭐ 0.0 Comedy Drama

Viewers interested in modern Comedy, Drama cinema often explore Fats Waller Was Born Here because of its cast, story direction, and audience popularity.

The (partially) true story of American jazz pianist Thomas “Fats” Waller and the little town of Passaic, New Jersey. As seen in Michel Gondry's "Be Kind Rewind"

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Popular Cast

Yasiin Bey

Yasiin Bey

"Fats" Wallter/Mike (as Mos Def)

Jack Black

Jack Black

Multiple Roles/Jerry

Danny Glover

Danny Glover

"Fats" Waller's Father/Mr. Fletcher

Melonie Díaz

Melonie Díaz

"Fats" Waller's Wife/Alma

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