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Spencer Williams
Person

Spencer Williams

Specialty
Acting
Birth
July 14, 1893 · 76 years
Death
December 13, 1969
Origin
Vidalia, Louisiana, USA

Technical Alias

Spencer Williams Jr.

Professional Trajectory

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.

Registered Filmography