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Bart Williams (actor)

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Bart Williams (September 18, 1949 – June 28, 2015) was an American character actor and documentary filmmaker. He was also an advocate and official for the Actors' Equity Association. Williams was a principal councilor on the Actors' Equity's Western Regional Board and National Council, as well as a member of the association's Membership Education and Hollywood Boulevard Theaters Committees.[1]

Williams co-directed, produced, and wrote The Last First Comic, a 2010 documentary focusing on Irv Benson, who is believed to be the last surviving burlesque & Vaudeville comedian.[1] Williams' documentary earned several awards from film festivals.[1]

Williams died of cancer at his home in Bullhead City, Arizona, on June 28, 2015, at the age of 65.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d "Bart Williams, Character Actor on Stage and Screen, Dies at 65". Variety. 2015-07-17. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
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