Bert Williams
Birthday: 1874-11-12 | Place of Birth: 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.
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Known For
Acting
Year
Title
Role
1986
Ethnic Notions
as Self (archive footage)
1916
A Natural Born Gambler
as The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
1913
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
as Bert
1913
1910
Actors' Fund Field Day
as Self - Comedian
