Frances E. Williams

Biography

Frances Elizabeth Williams was a trailblazing American actress and activist who broke barriers in Hollywood and beyond. She began her acting career on stage, touring the US with the play "You Can't Take It with You," before landing notable roles in films like "Magnificent Doll" and Oscar Micheaux's "Lying Lips." A devoted community worker and advocate for social justice, Williams co-founded the Art Against Apartheid Movement and represented the World Peace Council at Angola's Independence Celebration.