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Bert Williams

Bert Williams

ActorDirectorProducerWriter Nov 12 (died age 47) Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas] 1910–2024 (114 year career)
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Biography

Bert Williams was a Bahamian-born American entertainer, one of the pre-eminent entertainers of the Vaudeville era and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time. He is credited as being the first Black man to have the leading role in a film: Darktown Jubilee in 1914.

Known For

Bamboozled
Film

Bamboozled

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethnic Notions
Film

Ethnic Notions

Self (archive footage)
A Natural Born Gambler
Film

A Natural Born Gambler

The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Film

Lime Kiln Club Field Day

Bert
Hollywood Black
Film

Hollywood Black

Self (archive footage)
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Film

The Amazing Howard Hughes

Mr. Hardesty
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Film

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

Self (archive footage)

Filmography