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Spencer Williams Jr.
American actor and filmmaker (1893–1969)
For the composer, see Spencer Williams.
Spencer Williams | |
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Spencer Williams as "Andy". | |
| Born | (1893-07-14)July 14, 1893 Vidalia, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 13, 1969(1969-12-13) (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Los Angeles National Cemetery Section 209, row Z, space 3 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, filmmaker |
| Years active | 1928–1962 |
Spencer Williams (July 14, 1893 – December 13, 1969) was an American actor and filmmaker.
He portrayed Andy on TV's The Amos 'n' Andy Show and directed films including the 1941 race filmThe Blood of Jesus.
Spencer williams jr of amos and andy
Williams was a pioneering African-American film producer and director.[1]
Early career
Williams (sometimes billed as Spencer Williams Jr.) was born in Vidalia, Louisiana. He moved to New York City as a teenager and secured work as call boy for the theatrical impresario Oscar Hammerstein.
During this p