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Bert Williams

Bert Williams

Director & actor · born 12 November 1874 · 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.

Where to start: Fish (1916).

As director 2

As actor 7

TV shows 2

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Bert Williams movie?

By viewer score, Fish (1916) at 5.3/10.

What are Bert Williams’s most popular movies?

Bamboozled.

How many movies has Bert Williams made?

9 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 7 as actor.

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