Quick Facts
Born:
1874-11-12
Birthplace:
Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
Credits:
9 Total Roles
Bert Williams
Acting
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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
Bamboozled
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethnic Notions
Self (archive footage)
A Natural Born Gambler
The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Bert
Fish
Self
The Amazing Howard Hughes
Mr. Hardesty
Actors' Fund Field Day
Self - Comedian
Darktown Jubilee
Self
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Bamboozled MOVIE | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
| 1986 | Ethnic Notions MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1977 | The Amazing Howard Hughes TV | Mr. Hardesty |
| 1975 | Black Shadows on a Silver Screen MOVIE | Self (archive footage) |
| 1916 | Fish MOVIE | Self |
| 1916 | A Natural Born Gambler MOVIE | The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate |
| 1914 | Darktown Jubilee MOVIE | Self |
| 1913 | Lime Kiln Club Field Day MOVIE | Bert |
| 1910 | Actors' Fund Field Day MOVIE | Self - Comedian |