Bert Williams

Bert Williams

Known For:Acting
Gender:Male
Birthday:1874-11-12
Place of Birth:Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
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Known For: Acting Gender: Male Birthday: 1874-11-12 More

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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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Bamboozled
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  • name:Bert Williams
  • Known For:Acting
  • Gender:Male
  • Birthday:1874-11-12
  • Place of Birth:Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
  • Also Known As:
  • Biography: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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