Spencer Williams

Acting Born Jul 14, 1893 Died Dec 13, 1969 Vidalia, Louisiana, USA 51 credits

Biography

Spencer Williams works in acting. Born July 14, 1893 in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA. Died December 13, 1969. Archytele tracks 51 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Alvin Childress 1 shared title

Tim Moore 1 shared title

Ernestine Wade 1 shared title

Johnny Lee 1 shared title

Amanda Randolph 1 shared title

Nick Stewart 1 shared title

Ned Wertimer 1 shared title

Ruby Dandridge 1 shared title

Jeni Le Gon 1 shared title

Sam McDaniel 1 shared title

Career timeline

1983

Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy

1975

Black Shadows on a Silver Screen

1959

Bourbon Street Beat

1951

Amos 'n' Andy

1949

Rhapsody of Negro LifeRhapsody of Negro Life · Director

1947

Juke JointJuke Joint · DirectorDirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. · Director

1946

Jivin' in Bebop · DirectorGirl in Room 20Girl in Room 20 · DirectorBeale Street MamaBeale Street Mama · Director

1945

The Negro SailorHarlem Hotshots · Director

1944

Of One BloodOf One Blood · DirectorOf One Blood · WriterGo Down DeathGo Down Death · Director

1943

Marching On! · WriterMarching On! · Director

1942

Brother Martin: Servant of JesusBrother Martin: Servant of Jesus · DirectorBrother Martin: Servant of Jesus · Writer

1941

The Blood of JesusThe Blood of Jesus · DirectorThe Blood of Jesus · ProducerThe Blood of Jesus · Writer

1940

Son of IngagiSon of Ingagi · StorySon of Ingagi · Writer

1939

Bad BoyHarlem Rides the RangeHarlem Rides the Range · ScreenplayHarlem Rides the Range · StoryThe Bronze Buckaroo

1938

Two-Gun Man from Harlem

1937

Harlem on the Prairie

1931

Hot BiskitsHot Biskits · DirectorHot Biskits · Writer

1930

Georgia Rose

1929

Melancholy DameThe Framing of the ShrewBrown GravyThe Lady FareThe Lady Fare · Writer

Full Filmography

51 titles

Amos 'n' Andy: Anatomy of a Controversy (1983) as Self
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen (1975) as Self (archive footage)
Bourbon Street Beat (1959)
Amos 'n' Andy (1951) as Andy Brown
Rhapsody of Negro Life (1949) as Spencer Jordan
Rhapsody of Negro Life (1949) Director
Juke Joint (1947) as Bad News Johnson / Vanderbilt Whitney
Juke Joint (1947) Director
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Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. (1947) as Old Hager
Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A. (1947) Director
Jivin' in Bebop (1946) Director
Girl in Room 20 (1946) as Joe Phillips
Girl in Room 20 (1946) Director
Beale Street Mama (1946) as Bad News Johnson
Beale Street Mama (1946) Director
The Negro Sailor (1945) as Frank Roberts - columnist
Harlem Hotshots (1945) Director
Of One Blood (1944) as Wesley Hill
Of One Blood (1944) Director
Of One Blood (1944) Writer
Go Down Death (1944) as Big Jim Bottoms
Go Down Death (1944) Director
Marching On! (1943) Writer
Marching On! (1943) Director
Brother Martin: Servant of Jesus (1942)
Brother Martin: Servant of Jesus (1942) Director
Brother Martin: Servant of Jesus (1942) Writer
The Blood of Jesus (1941) as Razz Jackson
The Blood of Jesus (1941) Director
The Blood of Jesus (1941) Producer
The Blood of Jesus (1941) Writer
Son of Ingagi (1940) as Detective Nelson
Son of Ingagi (1940) Story
Son of Ingagi (1940) Writer
Bad Boy (1939) as Terry
Harlem Rides the Range (1939) as Watson
Harlem Rides the Range (1939) Screenplay
Harlem Rides the Range (1939) Story
The Bronze Buckaroo (1939) as Pete
Two-Gun Man from Harlem (1938) as Butch Carter
Harlem on the Prairie (1937) as Doc Clayburn
Hot Biskits (1931)
Hot Biskits (1931) Director
Hot Biskits (1931) Writer
Georgia Rose (1930) as Ezra
Melancholy Dame (1929) as Webster Dill
The Framing of the Shrew (1929) as Lawyer Evans Chew
Brown Gravy (1929)
The Lady Fare (1929)
The Lady Fare (1929) Writer
The Widow's Bite (1929)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Spencer Williams best known for?

Spencer Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Amos 'n' Andy (1951), Crimson Sabre (2000), Crimson Sabre (2000), Crimson Sabre (2000).

When and where was Spencer Williams born?

Spencer Williams was born on July 14, 1893 in Vidalia, Louisiana, USA. They passed away on December 13, 1969.

How many credits does Spencer Williams have?

Spencer Williams has accumulated over 51 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 1983.

What is Spencer Williams's background in cinema and television?

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.