Bert Williams
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Bert Williams 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.
Date of Birth
Nov 12, 1874
Place of Birth
Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]
Date of Death
Mar 4, 1922
Gender
Male
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