Personal Info
Known For:
Acting
Birthday:
November 12, 1874
Place of Birth:
Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
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Bert Williams
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
Filmography
| Year | Movie | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bamboozled | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1986 | Ethnic Notions | Self (archive footage) |
| 1975 | Black Shadows on a Silver Screen | Self (archive footage) |
| 1916 | A Natural Born Gambler | The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate |
| 1916 | Fish | |
| 1914 | Darktown Jubilee | |
| 1913 | Lime Kiln Club Field Day | Bert |
| 1910 | Actors' Fund Field Day | Self - Comedian |
| Year | TV Show | Role |
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