Bert Williams

Bert Williams

1874-11-12 Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas] Male 10 Known Credits

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1874-11-12

Place of Birth

Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]

Known Credits

10

Known For

Acting

Photos

Bert Williams Photo

Tagged Images

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Known For Movies

Known For TV Shows

Movie Credits

Bamboozled

2000

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Ethnic Notions

1986

Self (archive footage)

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

1975

Self (archive footage)

Actors' Fund Field Day

1910

Self - Comedian

A Natural Born Gambler

1916

The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate

Fish

1916

TV Credits

Hollywood Black

2024

Self (archive footage) (4 episodes)

The Amazing Howard Hughes

1977

Mr. Hardesty (2 episodes)

Movie Production Credits

Fish

Producer

1916

TV Production Credits

No TV production credits available.