Spencer Williams
July 14, 1893
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.
Known For
5 titles
The Blood of Jesus
An atheist accidentally shoots his Baptist wife. She dies and goes to a crossroads, where the devil tries to lead her astray.
Dirty Gertie from Harlem U.S.A.
A sexy, enticing dancer from Harlem makes things happen in a sleepy Caribbean island resort.
The Bronze Buckaroo
Cowboy Bob Blake (Herbert Jeffries) and four friends ride to Arizona to help Betty Jackson (Artie Young), the sister of Bob's friend, Joe (Rollie Hardin), who has gone missing.
Hot Biskits
The rivalry between two men is played out in a high-stakes game of mini-golf.
Juke Joint
Two insolvent con men get involved in a small town beauty contest.