Spencer Williams

Born: 1893-07-14

Birthplace: Vidalia, Louisiana, USA

Biography

Spencer Williams was an African American actor and filmmaker. He was best known for playing Andy in the Amos 'n Andy television show and for directing the 1941 race film The Blood of Jesus. Williams was a pioneer African-American film producer and director.

Known For

Girl in Room 20
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Juke Joint
Harlem Rides the Range
Son of Ingagi
Of One Blood
The Bronze Buckaroo
Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.
The Blood of Jesus
Harlem Hotshots

Top Movie Credits

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen Self (archive footage)
Juke Joint Director