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American comedian and actor (1874–1922)

Egbert Austin Williams (November 12, 1875 – March 4, 1922) was the pre-eminent Black entertainer of his era and one of the most popular comedians for all audiences of his time. He was by far the best-selling black recording artist before 1920.

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Alternative Names: Egbert Austin Williams • Bert A. Williams • Egbert Williams

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The man with the real sense of humor is the man who can put himself in the spectator's place and laugh at his own misfortunes.

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