Bert Williams
Acting
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.
Filmography(10)
tvHollywood Black
as Self (archive footage) · 2024 · 5.0
movieBamboozled
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2000 · 6.3
movieEthnic Notions
as Self (archive footage) · 1986 · 7.1
tvThe Amazing Howard Hughes
as Mr. Hardesty · 1977 · 6.0
movieBlack Shadows on a Silver Screen
as Self (archive footage) · 1975 · 0.0
movieFish
as · 1916 · 5.3
movieA Natural Born Gambler
as The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate · 1916 · 5.5
movieDarktown Jubilee
as · 1914 · 9.0
movieLime Kiln Club Field Day
as Bert · 1913 · 5.2
movieActors' Fund Field Day
as Self - Comedian · 1910 · 9.0