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Bert Williams

Bert Williams

Known for
Acting
Born
November 12, 1874, Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
Died
March 4, 1922
Movies
11

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.

Best-Known Movies

Filmography

2000BamboozledSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)
1986Ethnic NotionsSelf (archive footage)
1975Black Shadows on a Silver ScreenSelf (archive footage)
1916Fish
1916A Natural Born GamblerThe Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
1914Darktown Jubilee
1913Lime Kiln Club Field DayBert
1910Actors' Fund Field DaySelf - Comedian

Directing, Writing & Producing

1916FishProducer, Director
1916A Natural Born GamblerDirector, Writer, Producer
1913Lime Kiln Club Field DayWriter, Producer

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