Bert Williams
Acting
Born November 12, 1874 — Died March 4, 1922
From Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
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.
Filmography
Bamboozled
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
20006.3
Ethnic Notions
Self (archive footage)
19867.1
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
1975
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Fish
19165.3
A Natural Born Gambler
The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
19165.5
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Darktown Jubilee
19149.0
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Bert
19135.2
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Actors' Fund Field Day
Self - Comedian
19109.0