Bert Williams

Born: 1874-11-12

Birthplace: 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.

Known For

Bamboozled
Ethnic Notions
Darktown Jubilee
Actors' Fund Field Day
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Fish
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
A Natural Born Gambler

Top Movie Credits

Bamboozled Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
Ethnic Notions Self (archive footage)
Darktown Jubilee
Actors' Fund Field Day Self - Comedian
Lime Kiln Club Field Day Producer
Fish Director
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen Self (archive footage)
A Natural Born Gambler Writer