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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.
Learn about Bert Williams, one of the most famous African-American performers in the 1900s, who sang, danced, and wrote for vaudeville and Ziegfeld Follies. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy in the history of American musical theater.
Apr 16, 2024 · Bert Williams (born c. 1876, New Providence, Bahamas—died March 4, 1922, New York City) was an American comedian who portrayed the slow-witted, shuffling Black man that was then a standard, if racist, role in vaudeville. As a child Williams went to California with his family and worked in the mining and lumber camps of the West.
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Bahamian-born African-American comedian and singer Bert Williams (1874–1922) was a phenomenally popular figure in the field of American theatrical entertainment during his heyday in the first two decades of the twentieth century. Williams, who wore blackface makeup over his own black face to conform to the racist theatrical stereotypes of the ...
Bert Williams was a pioneer of black entertainment, a vaudeville and musical comedy star who created the character of \"Mr. Nobody\". He also produced and starred in two films, and was a scholar and a philanthropist.
- November 12, 1874
- March 4, 1922
Bert Williams was a Bahamian-American actor, producer, director and singer who starred in vaudeville and Ziegfeld Follies. He was one of the first black superstars of popular entertainment, but faced racism and discrimination in his career and personal life.
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Learn about the life and career of Bert Williams, a pioneering black comedian and performer who challenged racial stereotypes and prejudice. Discover his achievements, challenges, and legacy in the theater world and beyond.
