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Bert Williams (I) (1874–1922)

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Egbert Austin Williams, the legendary comedian, is considered by many to be the greatest vaudeville performer in the history of the American stage. His considerable success extended into the realm of musical comedy as well. Bert was born in Antigua in 1875. He had a natural sense of humor and was said to be at his best as a mimic... See full bio »

Born:

Williams Egbert Austins
in Nassau, British West Indies [now Bahamas]

Died:

(age 47) in New York City, New York, USA

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1976 The Muppet Show (TV series)
– Episode #1.14 (1976) (writer: "Nobody")
 
1955 The Seven Little Foys (music: "Nobody" - uncredited / lyrics: "Nobody" - uncredited)
 
1945 I Love a Bandleader (music: "The Darktown Poker Club")
 
1931 Big Business Girl (music: "Constantly" - uncredited)
 
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1916 Fish (short)
 
1916 A Natural Born Gambler (short)
 
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1916 Fish (short)
 
1916 A Natural Born Gambler (short)
The Hon. Bert Williams, walking delegate
 
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1916 Fish (short) (producer)
 
1916 A Natural Born Gambler (short) (producer)
 
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1916 A Natural Born Gambler (short)
 
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1914 Darktown Jubilee (short)
Himself - Comedian
 
1910 Actors' Fund Field Day (short)
Himself - Comedian
 
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2004 Broadway: The American Musical (TV series documentary)
 
2000 Bamboozled
(uncredited)
 
1999 I'll Make Me a World
Himself
 
1997 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
1993 Mo' Funny: Black Comedy in America (TV documentary)
Himself - Comedian
 
1984 The Great Standups (TV documentary)
Himself - Comedian
 
1975 Black Shadows on the Silver Screen (TV documentary)
Himself (uncredited)
 
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Other Works:

Ziegfeld Follies of 1911 (1911). Musical revue/extravaganza. Music by Maurice Levi and Raymond Hubbell. Based on material by George V. Hobart. Musical Direction by Joseph Sainton. Music arranged by Gus Sohlke and Jack Mason. Lyrics by George V. Hobart. Additional Music and Lyrics by Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern... See more »

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Personal Quote:

It was not until I was able to see myself as another person that my sense of humor developed. For I do not believe there is any such thing as innate humor. It has to be developed by hard work and study, just as every other human quality. See more »

Trivia:

In 1915 the American Muroscope and Biograph Company in an unprecedented move gave Bert Williams the authority to produce, write, direct, and star in two Biograph films, A Natural Born Gambler, and Fish, making him the first Black-American to have full control and produce his own films for a general audience. No other film company at that time had done such a thing. See more »

Trademark:

Although he was black, he performed in traditional blackface makeup See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio