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Spencer Williams
Acting
Born July 14, 1893 · Vidalia, Louisiana, USA
Died December 13, 1969
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.
Filmography13 titles
Juke Joint
1947as Bad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney
1947as Bad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney
Jivin' in Bebop
1946Director
1946Director
Marching On!
1943Director, Writer
1943Director, Writer
Of One Blood
1944as Wesley Hill
1944as Wesley Hill
The Blood of Jesus
1941as Razz Jackson
1941as Razz Jackson
The Bronze Buckaroo
1939as Pete
1939as Pete
Hot Biskits
1931Director, Writer
1931Director, Writer
Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.
1947as Old Hager
1947as Old Hager
Two-Gun Man from Harlem
1938as Butch Carter
1938as Butch Carter
Son of Ingagi
1940as Detective Nelson
1940as Detective Nelson
Bad Boy
1939as Terry
1939as Terry
Harlem Rides the Range
1939as Watson
1939as Watson
Go Down Death
1944as Big Jim Bottoms
1944as Big Jim Bottoms