Bert Williams
Known for Acting · 10 credits
- Born
- 1874-11-12
- Died
- 1922-03-04
- 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
Hollywood Black
2024
as Self (archive footage)
Bamboozled
2000
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
The Amazing Howard Hughes
1977
as Mr. Hardesty
Ethnic Notions
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Actors' Fund Field Day
1910
as Self - Comedian
TV Shows (2)
Movies (8)
Bamboozled
2000
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethnic Notions
1986
as Self (archive footage)
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
1975
as Self (archive footage)
Actors' Fund Field Day
1910
as Self - Comedian
A Natural Born Gambler
1916
as The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
Fish
1916
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
1913
as Bert
Darktown Jubilee
1914
About Bert Williams
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. With 10 credits spanning from 1910 to 2024, Bert Williams has appeared in 8 films and 2 TV shows.
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Most Popular Bert Williams Movies
- Bamboozled (2000) — as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Ethnic Notions (1986) — as Self (archive footage)
- Black Shadows on a Silver Screen (1975) — as Self (archive footage)
- Actors' Fund Field Day (1910) — as Self - Comedian
- A Natural Born Gambler (1916) — as The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
Where to Watch Bert Williams Films
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