Acting, 1874
Bert Williams
Born Nov 12, 1874, Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas], Died Mar 4, 1922 (47)
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.
Filmography
10 titles- 2024
Hollywood BlackSelf (archive footage)IMDb 3.0Show - 2000
BamboozledSelf (archive footage) (uncredited)IMDb 6.3Movie - 1986
Ethnic NotionsSelf (archive footage)IMDb 7.1Movie - 1977
The Amazing Howard HughesMr. HardestyIMDb 6.5Show - 1975
Black Shadows on a Silver ScreenSelf (archive footage)Movie - 1916
A Natural Born GamblerThe Hon. Bert Williams, Walking DelegateIMDb 5.5Movie - 1916FishIMDb 5.3Movie
- 1914Darktown JubileeIMDb 9.0Movie
- 1913
Lime Kiln Club Field DayBertIMDb 5.2Movie - 1910Actors' Fund Field DaySelf - ComedianIMDb 9.0Movie