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Frances E. Williams
★ Acting

Frances E. Williams

1905 – 1995 · East Orange, New Jersey, USA · Active 1939–1994

Frances E. Williams, born in 1905, began her acting career in the late 1930s and made significant contributions to film and activism. She appears in The Black Klansman (1966), a film that critiques racism and bigotry, and A Piece of the Action (1977), showcasing her versatility in both drama and comedy. Williams' work in these films reflects her commitment to social issues and her pioneering spirit as a black actress in Hollywood. Her legacy is a testament to the intersection of art and activism, making her a notable figure in the cult cinema landscape.

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The Glove

The Glove

1979 ★ 5.3
as Grandma Hale

A bounty hunter is offered $20,000 - off the record - for the capture of a very large man who dons body armor and steel-plated gauntlets for his regular beatings of some unfortunate individuals.

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Filmography

24 credits
1990s 1 credit
1994
Midnight Ramble as Self - Actress
Movie ★ 7.3
1980s 7 credits
1988
Rented Lips as Black Grandma
Movie ★ 3.8
1987
Frank's Place as Miss Marie
TV ★ 6.1
1987
21 Jump Street as Old Woman on Bus
TV ★ 7.2
1986
TV ★ 6.9
1985
Movie
1982
The Ambush Murders as Emily Tyson
Movie ★ 8.0
1982
Sister, Sister as Mother Bishop
Movie ★ 8.0
1970s 7 credits
1979
The Glove as Grandma Hale
Movie ★ 5.1
1979
The Jerk as Grandma Johnson
Movie ★ 6.9
1978
A Woman Called Moses as Old Woman in Church
TV ★ 7.0
1977
A Piece of the Action as Naomi Chamberlain
Movie ★ 5.8
1974
Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes as Moma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
Movie ★ 3.9
1974
Movie ★ 4.8
1973
A Dream for Christmas as Cassie Thomas
Movie ★ 7.3
1960s 1 credit
1966
The Black Klansman as Ellie Madison
Movie ★ 6.4
1950s 4 credits
1951
Movie ★ 6.1
1951
Movie ★ 6.0
1951
Movie ★ 7.5
1950
Three Secrets as Delia (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.5
1940s 3 credits
1949
The Reckless Moment as Sybil (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.8
1946
Movie ★ 6.1
1946
Movie ★ 7.2
1930s 1 credit
1939
Lying Lips as Elizabeth Green
Movie ★ 5.0