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
| Birth Location | Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas] |
|---|---|
| Born | 1874-11-12 |
| Died | 1922-03-04 |
Movies
Bamboozled
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2000
Ethnic Notions
as Self (archive footage)
1986
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage)
1975
1916
A Natural Born Gambler
as The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
1916
1914
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
as Bert
1913
Actors' Fund Field Day
as Self - Comedian
1910
Movies
Fish
Producer
1916
Fish
Director
1916
A Natural Born Gambler
Producer
1916
A Natural Born Gambler
Writer
1916
A Natural Born Gambler
Director
1916
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Producer
1913
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Writer
1913