Acting
Bert Williams
Acting · Born 1874-11-12 · Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
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.
Credits · 9
Hollywood Black
2024 · Self (archive footage)
FilmBamboozled
2000 · Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
FilmEthnic Notions
1986 · Self (archive footage)
The Amazing Howard Hughes
1977 · Mr. Hardesty
Fish
FilmFish
1916 · Producer
FilmA Natural Born Gambler
1916 · The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate
Darktown Jubilee
FilmDarktown Jubilee
1914
FilmLime Kiln Club Field Day
1913 · Bert
Actors' Fund Field Day
FilmActors' Fund Field Day
1910 · Self - Comedian