Zack Williams (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Zack Williams
In the 1922 film Pardon My Glove (center)
Born	(1884-10-06)October 6, 1884 Louisiana, U.S.
Died	May 25, 1958(1958-05-25) (aged 73) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actor

Zack Williams (born October 6, 1884 – died May 25, 1958) was an American actor. He appeared in many movies, including important roles like the one in Son of Ingagi. His acting career started in the early 1920s with silent films and continued into the late 1940s with "talkie" films (movies with sound). He also acted alongside other Black actors in the 1929 film Hearts in Dixie.

Meet Zack Williams: An Early Film Star

Zack Williams was an American actor who became famous during the early days of movies. He was born in Louisiana in 1884. He worked in Hollywood for many years.

From Silent Movies to Sound Films

Zack Williams started his acting career when movies were still silent. This means there was no spoken dialogue, and actors used their expressions and body language to tell the story. Music and written text on screen helped audiences understand what was happening.

Later, movies began to have sound. These were called "talkies." Zack Williams successfully moved from silent films to talkies. This showed how talented he was as an actor. He appeared in many different types of movies during his career.

Notable Roles and Films

Zack Williams played many interesting characters. One of his most well-known roles was in the 1940 film Son of Ingagi. He also appeared in Hearts in Dixie in 1929. This film was important because it featured many Black actors.

His career showed how movies changed over time. He was part of the exciting shift from silent pictures to the sound films we know today.

Zack Williams' Film Appearances

Here are some of the films Zack Williams appeared in:

• The Money Changers (1920)
• The Killer (1921)
• The Lure of Egypt (1921)
• The Gray Dawn (1922)
• Court Martial (1928)
• The Lady Fare (1929)
• Hearts in Dixie (1929)
• Madonna of the Streets (1930)
• Murder in Swingtime (1937)
• Son of Ingagi (1940)
• Jungle Goddess (1948)

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  Zack Williams (center) in the 1922 film Pardon My Glove.