Spencer Williams

Known for Acting

Spencer Williams's portrait

Details

Birthday: July 14, 1893

Deathday: December 13, 1969

Place of birth: Vidalia, Louisiana, USA

Biography

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.