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Bert Williams (Stage Actor) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Bert Williams
Bert Williams is an American artist from the Bahamas, one of the famous performers of the vaudeville era and one of the most popular comedians of all his time. He is believed to be the first black man to have a lead role in a film: Darktown Jubilee in 1914. So far, he was the best-selling black artist before 1920. In 1918, the New York Dramatic Mirror called Williams as "the" one of Williams was a key figure in the growth of African-American entertainment. At a time when racial inequality and prejudice were rife, he became the first black American to star on the Broadway stage and has done much to push back barriers. race throughout her three-decade career. Vaudevillian W. C. Fields, who appeared in the works with Williams, described him as "the funniest man I've ever seen - and the saddest man I've ever seen."
BornEgbert Austin Williams, November 12, 1874, Nassau, Bahamas
DiedMarch 04, 1922, Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Other namesEgbert Austin Williams
OccupationEntertainer, actor, comedian
Years active1892–1922
Spouse(s)Lottie Williams (née Thompson)

About Bert Williams

Stage Actor Bert Williams was born on November 12, 1874 in Nassau, Bahamas (He dies at the age of 47, on March 4, 1922).

Comedian and vaudeville performer best known for becoming the first African-American to appear in the Ziegfeld Follies. He also appeared in the Broadway production of Bandanna Land.

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Bert Williams before becoming famous

Bert Williams was born in the Zodiac sign Scorpio (The Scorpion), and 1874 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Dog (狗).

He and Composer George Walker were a well-known vaudeville duo. They starred in the hit farce Sons of Ham in 1900.

Achievement of Bert Williams

He is a well-known African-American entertainer who is widely considered as one of the all-time great vaudeville performers.

Bert Williams's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

In 1899, he married Charlotte L. Thompson.

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In Ziegfeld Follies, he and Comedian Fanny Brice both appeared.

Bert Williams Income & Net worth

Bert Williams's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a stage actor. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Bert Williams.

Bert Williams Height and Weight

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Latest information about Bert Williams updated on March 20 2023.