Frances E. Williams
Biography
Frances E. Williams works in acting. Born September 17, 1905 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
24 titles- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Old Woman on Bus
- Designing Women (1986)
- The Jerk (1979) as Grandma Johnson
- Frank's Place (1987) as Miss Marie
- A Woman Called Moses (1978) as Old Woman in Church
- The Glove (1979) as Grandma Hale
- Magnificent Doll (1946) as Amy
- A Piece of the Action (1977) as Naomi Chamberlain
- Three Secrets (1950) as Delia (uncredited)
- The Reckless Moment (1949) as Sybil (uncredited)
- Sister, Sister (1982) as Mother Bishop
- Rented Lips (1988) as Black Grandma
- The Family Secret (1951)
- The Ambush Murders (1982) as Emily Tyson
- Week-End with Father (1951) as Cleo
- Father of Hell Town (1985) as Nora
- Queen for a Day (1951) as Anna
- Her Sister's Secret (1946) as Mathilda
- A Dream for Christmas (1973) as Cassie Thomas
- Together Brothers (1974) as Mama Wes
- Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes (1974) as Moma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
- The Black Klansman (1966) as Ellie Madison
- Midnight Ramble (1994) as Self - Actress
- Lying Lips (1939) as Elizabeth Green
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Frances E. Williams best known for?
Frances E. Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 21 Jump Street (1987), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), The Jerk (1979), Double Dragon (1994).
When and where was Frances E. Williams born?
Frances E. Williams was born on September 17, 1905 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA.
How many credits does Frances E. Williams have?
Frances E. Williams has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1939 to 1994.
What is Frances E. Williams's background in cinema and television?
Frances Elizabeth Williams (September 17, 1905 – January 2, 1995) was an American actress, activist, theatre producer, organizer, and community worker. Williams was the first black woman to run for the California State Assembly in 1948 on the Progressive Ticket and served on the boards of the Screen Actors Guild, Actor...
Frances E. Williams by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Old Woman on Bus — aged about 81
- A Woman Called Moses (1978) as Old Woman in Church — aged about 72
- The Jerk (1979) as Grandma Johnson — aged about 73
- Designing Women (1986) — aged about 80
- Three Secrets (1950) as Delia (uncredited) — aged about 44
- Frank's Place (1987) as Miss Marie — aged about 81
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