Bert Williams
Bert Williams1874
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Bert Williams
Acting·Nov 12, 1874·Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
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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.
| Film | Credit |
|---|---|
 Bamboozled2000 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) |
 Ethnic Notions1986 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
 Black Shadows on a Silver Screen1975 · Self (archive footage) | Self (archive footage) |
| FFish1916 · Actor, Producer, Director | Actor, Producer, Director |
 A Natural Born Gambler1916 · The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate, Director, Producer, Writer | The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate, Director, Producer, Writer |
| DDarktown Jubilee1914 · Actor | Actor |
 Lime Kiln Club Field Day1913 · Bert, Writer, Producer | Bert, Writer, Producer |
| AActors' Fund Field Day1910 · Self - Comedian | Self - Comedian |