Bert Williams
Acting1874Nassau, 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.
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2024Hollywood BlackTV showas Self (archive footage) · 4 episodes
2000BamboozledMovieas Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
1986Ethnic NotionsMovieas Self (archive footage)
1977The Amazing Howard HughesTV showas Mr. Hardesty · 2 episodes
1975Black Shadows on a Silver ScreenMovieas Self (archive footage)- 1916FishMovieProducer · Director
1916A Natural Born GamblerMovieas The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate · Director · Writer · Producer- 1914Darktown JubileeMovie
1913Lime Kiln Club Field DayMovieas Bert · Writer · Producer- 1910Actors' Fund Field DayMovieas Self - Comedian