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Bert Williams

Acting
Known For

47 Years Old

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.

Born

Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas] on 12th November 1874

Died

4th March 1922

All Credits

Bamboozled Image
Bamboozled
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethnic Notions Image
Ethnic Notions
Self (archive footage)
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen Image
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
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Actors' Fund Field Day
Self - Comedian
Lime Kiln Club Field Day Image
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Bert
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Fish
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Darktown Jubilee
A Natural Born Gambler Image
A Natural Born Gambler
The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate