Quote by Bert Williams

Bert Williams (November 12, 1874 - March 2, 1922) was a Bahamian-born American comedian, singer, and actor who became one of the most popular Black performers in early 20th-century America. He formed the comedy duo "Williams and Walker" with George Walker, becoming one of the first Black performers to appear in a major white Broadway production. Williams gained fame for his comic song "Nobody," which became one of the best-selling records by a Black artist of its time. He later joined the Ziegfeld Follies, becoming the first Black performer to star in a major New York theater district production. Despite performing in characters that reflected racial stereotypes of the era, his achievements paved the way for future Black entertainers during the Jim Crow era. more