Spencer Williams (actor)
(see Spencer Williams for the songwriter)
| Spencer Williams | |
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Spencer Williams as "Andy". |
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| Born | (1893-07-14)July 14, 1893 Vidalia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1969(1969-12-13) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Los Angeles National Cemetery Section 209, row Z, space 3 |
| Occupation | Actor, filmmaker |
| Years active | 1928–1962 |
Spencer Williams (July 14, 1893 – December 13, 1969) 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.
Read more about Spencer Williams (actor): Early Career, Film Directing, Amos 'n Andy, Death, Career Re-evaluation
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