Spencer Williams
Born: 1893-07-14
Birthplace: 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.
Known For
Melancholy Mama
Jivin' in Be-Bop
Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy
Marching On!
Juke Joint
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.
Two-Gun Man from Harlem
Harlem Rides the Range
Hot Biskits
Top Movie Credits
Melancholy Mama
Webster Dill
Jivin' in Be-Bop
Director
Marching On!
Director
Juke Joint
Director
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
Self (archive footage)
Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.
Director
Two-Gun Man from Harlem
Butch Carter
Harlem Rides the Range
Story
Hot Biskits
Writer