Billy McClain
Acting
October 12, 1866
Died January 19, 1950 (83 years old)
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
11
Acting Credits
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia William C. ("Billy") McClain (12 October 1866 – 19 January 1950) was an African-American acrobat, comedian and actor who starred in minstrel shows before World War I. He wrote, produced and directed several major stage and outdoor extravaganzas, and wrote a number of popular songs. He was influential in extending the range of minstrel shows far beyond the traditional conventions of the time, giving them appeal to much wider audiences. He toured in the USA, ...
Known For
Filmography
Undercurrent
1946
as Uncle Ben
5.9
Devil's Island
1939
as Governor's Servant
5.7
Espionage Agent
1939
as Manservant at Ball
6.3
Kentucky
1938
as Zeke
6.1
Black Aces
1937
as Cook
5.6
The Lucky Corner
1936
as Buckwheat's Father
7
Dimples
1936
as Rufus
6.6
Diamond Jim
1935
as Cook
6.5
Name the Woman
1934
as Butler
9
Black Moon
1934
5.5
Nagana
1933
as The King
8