Spencer Williams

Acting

Spencer Williams

Born July 14, 1893 · Vidalia, Louisiana, USA

Died December 13, 1969 · aged 76

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 MamaMelancholy Mama · 1929
Melancholy Mama
★ 6.01929
MovieComedy
A nightclub owner's wife, jealous of his attentions to his star singer, schemes to get her fired.
Jivin' in Be-BopJivin' in Be-Bop · 1946
Jivin' in Be-Bop
★ 6.51946
MovieMusic
A plotless revue in a theatrical setting, offering 19 musical and dance numbers. Dizzy Gillespie and his band perform eight songs, including "Salt Peanuts", "One Bass Hit", "Oop Bop Sh'Bam" and "He Beeped When He Should Have Bopped". The band plays off-camera while dancers perform during the remaining songs, which include "Shaw 'Nuff", "A Night in Tunisia", "Grosvenor Square" and "Ornithology".
Juke JointJuke Joint · 1947
Juke Joint
★ 6.51947
MovieComedyDrama
Hitchhiking conmen Bad News Johnson and July Jones arrive in Texas. A group of talented hopefuls vie for a coveted crown in a jitterbug contest.
Hot BiskitsHot Biskits · 1931
Hot Biskits
★ 5.01931
MovieComedy
A one-reel comedy short in which a rivalry between two men is played out in a high-stakes game of mini golf.
The Framing of the ShrewThe Framing of the Shrew · 1929
The Framing of the Shrew
★ 7.01929
MovieComedy
Privacy Robson is a downtrodden husband who takes advice from his friend Florian Slappey. He eventually gets the upper hand after starting divorce proceedings, pretending to have a new girlfriend and refusing to eat anything she cooks him.
Marching On!Marching On! · 1943
Marching On!
★ 6.51943
MovieWar
During World War II, a young African American is forced to continue his family’s tradition of military service when he's drafted into the Army. Despite complications that arise during basic training, including his jealousy following his girlfriend's flirtatious attention to his sergeant, the young soldier becomes a hero when he locates Japanese saboteurs operating a radio station outside of his military base.
Harlem Rides the RangeHarlem Rides the Range · 1939
Harlem Rides the Range
★ 3.91939
MovieWestern
Cowboys Bob Blake and his sidekick Dusty ride across the countryside in search of adventure. They come across a ranch where it appears a murder has taken place but they find the victim still alive.
Georgia RoseGeorgia Rose · 1930
Georgia Rose
★ 7.01930
MovieMusic
Musical film with an all-black cast.

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