Bert Williams
Acting•Born November 12, 1874•Died March 4, 1922 (age 47)•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.
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Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayNovember 12, 1874
Day of DeathMarch 4, 1922
Place of BirthNassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
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