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Spencer Williams, Jr.
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Spencer Williams, Jr.
Updated Jun 26, 2025
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Spencer Williams Jr. was born to Spencer Williams (born 1864) and Pauline C. Lloyd (1872 - 1955).
Spencer Williams Jr. married, first, Olivia Mae Banks Jones Mennefield (1908 - 1988) on March 6, 1929 in Los Angeles, California. and, second, Eula G. Williams (1921 - 1975).
Spencer was an American actor and filmmaker. He portrayed Andy on the television show "The Amos 'n' Andy Show". He was also a director and writer and acted on stage, in motion pictures, and on television and directed the 1941 film "The Blood of Jesus".
A veteran, Spencer was a sergeant in the United States Army, serving in World War I.
In March of 1932, Spencer was sentenced to 1 -14 years in Folsom prison for the crime of forgery. He got out of prison on March 25, 1946.
See Spencer Williams, Jr. : Obituary.
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Amanda S. Stevenson
For fifty years I have been a Document Examiner and that is how I earn my living.
For over 50 years I have also been a publicist for actors, singers, writers, composers, artists, comedians, and many progressive non-profit organizations.
I am a Librettist-Composer of a Broadway musical called, "Nellie Bly" and I am in the process of making small changes to it.
In addition, I have written over 100 songs that would be considered "popular music" in the genre of THE AMERICAN SONGBOOK.
My family consists of four branches. The Norwegians and The Italians and the Norwegian-Americans and the Italian Americans.
My family consists of four branches. The Norwegians and The Italians and the Norwegian-Americans and the Italian Americans.
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