Bert Williams
11/12/1874 – 3/4/1922Nassau, 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 titles)
3.7ShowHollywood Black
Self (archive footage) · 2024
6.3MovieBamboozled
Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · 2000
7.1MovieEthnic Notions
Self (archive footage) · 1986
6.0ShowThe Amazing Howard Hughes
Mr. Hardesty · 1977
MovieBlack Shadows on a Silver Screen
Self (archive footage) · 1975
5.3Movie
Fish
1916
5.5MovieA Natural Born Gambler
The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate · 1916
9.0Movie
Darktown Jubilee
1914
5.2MovieLime Kiln Club Field Day
Bert · 1913
9.0Movie
Actors' Fund Field Day
Self - Comedian · 1910