Spencer Williams

Actor, Film director

1893 – 1969

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Who was Spencer Williams?

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.

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Born
Jul 14, 1893
Vidalia
Also known as
  • Spencer Williams Jr.
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • University of Minnesota
Died
Dec 13, 1969
Los Angeles

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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