Bert Williams

Drama Series - 2024, 16 episodes • as Self (archive footage)

The epic story of the actors, writers, directors, and producers who fought for their place on the page, behind the camera and on the screen. From blackface to Black Panther, this series is a definitive chronicle of more than a century of the black experience in Hollywood and a powerful reexamination of a quintessentially American story – in brilliant color.

Movie - 2000, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Frustrated when network brass reject his sitcom idea, producer Pierre Delacroix pitches the worst idea he can think of in an attempt to get fired: a 21st century minstrel show. The network not only airs it, but it becomes a smash hit.

Drama Series - 1977, 16 episodes • as Mr. Hardesty

A miniseries about American aviation pioneer and filmmaker Howard Hughes, based on the book by Hughes' business partner Noah Dietrich.

Movie - 1986, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)

This documentary traces the deep-rooted stereotypes which have fueled anti-black prejudice.

Movie - 1975, 2h 15m • as Self (archive footage)

Ossie Davis narrates a history of "race films," films made before 1950 which catered to a primarily black audience.

Movie - 1913, 2h 15m • as Bert

Modeled after a popular collection of stories known as "Brother Gardener's Lime Kiln Club," the plot features three suitors vying to win the hand of the local beauty. Filmed in 1913, but after considerable footage was shot, the film was abandoned. One hundred years later, the seven reels of untitled and unassembled footage were discovered in the film vaults of the Museum of Modern Art, and are now believed to constitute the earliest surviving feature film starring black actors.

Movie - 1916, 2h 15m • as The Hon. Bert Williams, Walking Delegate

A lovable scoundrel is busted for gambling and thrown into jail, where he dreams of playing poker - but even in his dreams, he loses.