Bert Williams

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.

Date of Birth : 1874-11-12

Place of Birth : Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]

Bert Williams

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Movies

Ethnic Notions
A Natural Born Gambler
Lime Kiln Club Field Day
Bamboozled
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

TV Shows