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Bert Williams

Bert Williams

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: 1874-11-12 (47 years old)
  • TMDB Popularity: 0.15
  • Last Refreshed: 218 days ago

Biography

Bert Williams was a Bahamian-born American entertainer who revolutionized African-American entertainment during the vaudeville era. He broke racial barriers, starring in film and theater productions, including the first leading role by a Black actor in "Darktown Jubilee" (1914) and a Broadway show. A best-selling recording artist before 1920, Williams was a trailblazer for generations of Black performers to come, leaving an enduring legacy in entertainment history.

Filmography

Ethnic Notions

Ethnic Notions

as Self (archive footage) 8 1986