Bert Williams
Known for
Acting
Life
1874 – 1922 (aged 47)
Born in
Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
Credits
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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
A Natural Born Gambler
24 Jul 1916
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
01 Jan 1913
The Amazing Howard Hughes
13 Apr 1977
Filmography
1977
- The Amazing Howard Hughesas Mr. Hardesty2 episodes
1916
- Fish
- A Natural Born Gambleras The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
1914
1913
- Lime Kiln Club Field Dayas Bert