Bert Williams
Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Nov 12, 1874 (151 years old)
Place of Birth
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.
Known For
| 2000 | BamboozledSelf (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 1986 | Ethnic NotionsSelf (archive footage) | |
| 1977 | The Amazing Howard HughesMr. Hardesty | |
| 1975 | Black Shadows on a Silver ScreenSelf (archive footage) | |
| 1916 | A Natural Born GamblerThe Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate | |
| 1916 | Fish | |
| 1914 | Darktown Jubilee | |
| 1913 | Lime Kiln Club Field DayBert | |
| 1910 | Actors' Fund Field DaySelf - Comedian |
| 1916 | FishProducer | |
| 1916 | A Natural Born GamblerProducer | |
| 1913 | Lime Kiln Club Field DayProducer |
| 1916 | A Natural Born GamblerDirector | |
| 1916 | FishDirector |
| 1916 | A Natural Born GamblerWriter | |
| 1913 | Lime Kiln Club Field DayWriter |