Frances E. Williams
Frances Elizabeth Williams (September 17, 1905 – January 2, 1995) was an American actress, activist, theatre producer, organizer, and community worker. Williams was the first black woman to run for the California State Assembly in 1948 on the Progressive Ticket and served on the boards of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors' Lab, and Actors Equity. She represented the World Peace Council at the first...
Frances Elizabeth Williams (September 17, 1905 – January 2, 1995) was an American actress, activist, theatre producer, organizer, and community worker. Williams was the first black woman to run for the California State Assembly in 1948 on the Progressive Ticket and served on the boards of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors' Lab, and Actors Equity. She represented the World Peace Council at the first...
Known For
Cast Credits
Rented Lips
as Black Grandma
Father of Hell Town
as Nora
Sister, Sister
as Mother Bishop
The Ambush Murders
as Emily Tyson
The Jerk
as Grandma Johnson
The Glove
as Grandma Hale
A Piece of the Action
as Naomi Chamberlain
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
as Moma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
Together Brothers
as Mama Wes
A Dream for Christmas
as Cassie Thomas
The Black Klansman
as Ellie Madison
Week-End with Father
as Cleo
Queen for a Day
as Anna
Three Secrets
as Delia (uncredited)
The Reckless Moment
as Sybil (uncredited)
Magnificent Doll
as Amy
Her Sister's Secret
as Mathilda
Lying Lips
as Elizabeth Green