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Bert Williams

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Comedian

The Resume

    (November 12, 1875-March 4, 1922)
    Born in Sweetes, Antigua and Barbuda
    Died in New York City, New York
    Recorded 'Nobody'

Why he might be annoying:

    His full first name was 'Egbert.'
    He was a black man who wore 'blackface.'
    He and George Walker formed a minstrel duo named 'Two Real Coons.'
    He faced harsh criticism from some black community leaders over stereotypical depictions.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He became the first American black to take the lead on Broadway.
    He was one of the best-selling recording artists of the early 20th century.
    When a white bartender at a swanky New York City hotel charged him $50 for a drink, Bert peeled off a roll of hundred dollar bills, buying a round for everyone at the bar.
    W.C. Fields said Bert was: 'the funniest man I ever saw--and the saddest man I ever knew.'

Credit: Black Chic


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 16 Votes: 81.25% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 22 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 13 Votes: 69.23% Annoying