Spencer Williams

Actor

Born: July 14, 1893 (76 years old)

Died: December 13, 1969

Place of birth: Vidalia, Louisiana, USA

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 (8)

• Amos 'n' Andy (1951, ★ 7.5)
• The Blood of Jesus (1941, ★ 5)
• Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. (1946, ★ 4.5)
• Go Down Death (1944, ★ 2.9)
• Harlem Rides the Range (1939, ★ 3.3)
• Two-Gun Man from Harlem (1938, ★ 4)
• The Bronze Buckaroo (1939, ★ 4.6)
• Son of Ingagi (1940, ★ 3.8)