Spencer Williams | |
---|---|
![]() Spencer Williams as "Andy". | |
Born | Vidalia, Louisiana, U.S. | July 14, 1893
Died | December 13, 1969 Los Angeles, California, U.S. | (aged 76)
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 film The Blood of Jesus. Williams was a pioneering African-American film producer and director.[1]