Bert Williams
Acting
Born November 12, 1874 — Died March 4, 1922 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.
TV Shows(2)
Movies(8)
Bamboozled
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000
Ethnic Notions
Self (archive footage)
1986
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
1975
Fish
Fish
1916
A Natural Born Gambler
The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
1916
Darktown Jubilee
Darktown Jubilee
1914
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Bert
1913
Actors' Fund Field Day
Actors' Fund Field Day
Self - Comedian
1910