Mel Brooks is probably one of the funniest guys you’ll ever see on screen, and his own hilarious personality was muddled (like the perfect cocktail) with the role of Mr. Welling, a cranky loan officer connected with the Greenpoint Bank. Mr. Welling intentionally stemmed the flow of loan applications, often grunting and meticulously finding ways to reject as many applications as possible.
Mr. Welling found himself dealing with the in-disguise Spanky and Stymie, who both tried to con him into lending them the funds they needed to rebuild their burned-down clubhouse.
Whoopi Goldberg as Buckwheat's Mother
Whoopi Goldberg played Buckwheat’s mother, giving the movie another big name in its cast, along with Daryl Hannah. The veteran actress has been the recipient of Emmy, Grammy, and Tony awards.
In one scene where Whoopi appeared, Buckwheat turned to his best buddy, Porky, and said to him, “Hey, look, my mom’s here,” to which the latter boringly replied with the epic pun: “Whoopee.” Judging by their appearances, Whoopi Goldberg and Ross Bagley could have been easily mistaken for a real mother-and-son tandem.
Whoopi Goldberg's Career
Those who follow show business already know how famous Whoopi Goldberg is. She is lively and fun to watch, and she was famous even before the making of "The Little Rascals." Some of her works include "Sister Act", "The Lion King", "How Stella Got Her Groove Back", and "Star Trek: The Next Generation."
Goldberg’s success continued to roll after the beloved Rascals movie. She loves kids a lot, and has authored many children’s books, like "Whoopi’s Big Book of Manners."
Mel Brooks's Career
Now into his 90s, Mel Brooks amazingly remains active in the entertainment industry. He is best known as a creator of film farces and comedic parodies, a genre that he can almost be called the father of. He was undoubtedly the most experienced veteran of the entertainment industry to appear in "The Little Rascals."
Brooks had been making marks in the film industry long before he joined the affable cast. As a director, Mel Brooks is perhaps most notable for his work in the 70s, like The Producers, Young Frankenstein, and Spaceballs.
Donald Trump as Waldo's Father
Donald Trump’s role in this movie was not what you’d consider a memorable one. In fact, even if you were a fan of the film as a kid, we’re willing to bet you had no idea Trump was even in it. Yet here is the image to prove it! Former President of the United States of America was, at one time, a minor actor in "The Little Rascals."
Trump enjoyed cameos in ads and a number of films. In the world of The Little Rascals, he’s remembered for telling his son, “Waldo, you’re the best son money can buy.”