1943Nominee
Best Writing
Marching On!
Spencer Williams
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Vidalia, Louisiana, USA
July 14, 1893
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1931Nominee
Best Performance
Hot Biskits
1947Nominee
Best Performance
Juke Joint
Career Highlights
1930Highlight
Best Performance
Georgia Rose
1938Highlight
Best Performance
Two-Gun Man from Harlem