Nick Stewart

Biography

Nick Stewart was born on March 15, 1910, in Harlem, New York City, to Joseph and Eva Stewart, recent immigrants from Barbados. He began his show business career as a dancer at the Cotton Club and Hoofers Club before becoming a Broadway actor, creating the comedic character "Nicodemus". He is best known for his role as Lightnin' on TV's The Amos 'n' Andy Show (1951–1953). Stewart also reprised his voice role as Br'er Bear in Disney's Song of the South.