Actor

Spencer Williams

1929–present1893–1969DramaComedyMusicWestern

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 13 films ↗Also wrote 8 screenplays ↗

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Filmography

1983Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a ControversySelf7.0 1975Black Shadows on a Silver ScreenSelf (archive footage)1949Rhapsody of Negro LifeSpencer Jordan 1947Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.Old Hager4.8 1947Juke JointBad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney6.5 1946Girl in Room 20Joe Phillips7.0

About

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.

As Director

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1941The Blood of Jesus 1947Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.1944Go Down Death 1947Juke Joint 1943Marching On!1946Girl in Room 20

As Screenwriter

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1939Harlem Rides the Range 1943Marching On!1940Son of Ingagi 1941The Blood of Jesus 1929The Lady Fare 1931Hot Biskits

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