Bert Williams (November 12, 1874 – March 4, 1922) 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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Egbert Austin Williams 12 November 1874 Nassau, Bahamas
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Died |
4 March 1922 (aged 47) New York, NY
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Zodiac | Scorpio |
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