Bert Williams
Known for: Acting
Born: November 12, 1874
Died: March 4, 1922
Place of birth: 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.
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Filmography
8 movies · 2 TV shows, newest first
