Spencer Williams

Spencer Williams

  • Birthday: 7/14/1893
  • Deathday: 12/13/1969
  • Place of birth: Vidalia, Louisiana, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Spencer Williams Jr.

Biography

Spencer Williams was an African American actor and filmmaker. He was best known for playing Andy in the Amos 'n Andy television show and for directing the 1941 race film The Blood of Jesus. Williams was a pioneer African-American film producer and director.

Filmography

The Blood of Jesus
Release date: 4/26/1941

The Blood of Jesus

Role(s): Razz Jackson

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Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.
Release date: 1/1/1946

Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.

Role(s): Old Hager

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Go Down Death
Release date: 1/1/1944

Go Down Death

Role(s): Big Jim Bottoms

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Harlem Rides the Range
Release date: 2/1/1939

Harlem Rides the Range

Role(s): Watson

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Juke Joint
Release date: 1/1/1947

Juke Joint

Role(s): Bad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney

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