Bert Williams
Known for Acting
Born November 11, 1874
Died March 4, 1922
Place of Birth Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
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.
Filmography
Bamboozled
2000
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethnic Notions
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
1975
as Self (archive footage)
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Actors' Fund Field Day
1910
as Self - Comedian
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Fish
1916
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Fish
1916
Director
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Fish
1916
Producer
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
1913
as Bert
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
1913
Writer
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
1913
Producer
A Natural Born Gambler
1916
as The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
A Natural Born Gambler
1916
Director
A Natural Born Gambler
1916
Writer
A Natural Born Gambler
1916
Producer
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Darktown Jubilee
1914