Acting • AGE 89
Frances Elizabeth Williams (September 17, 1905 – January 2, 1995) was an American actress, activist, theatre producer, organizer, and community worker. Williams was the first black woman to run for th...


Midnight Ramble
Self - Actress
1994

Rented Lips
Black Grandma
1988

Frank's Place
Miss Marie
1987

21 Jump Street
Old Woman on Bus
1987

Designing Women
1986

Father of Hell Town
Nora
1985

Sister, Sister
Mother Bishop
1982

The Ambush Murders
Emily Tyson
1982

The Jerk
Grandma Johnson
1979

The Glove
Grandma Hale
1979

A Woman Called Moses
Old Woman in Church
1978

A Piece of the Action
Naomi Chamberlain
1977

Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes
Moma Lottie (as Frances Williams)
1974

Together Brothers
Mama Wes
1974

A Dream for Christmas
Cassie Thomas
1973

The Black Klansman
Ellie Madison
1966

Week-End with Father
Cleo
1951

The Family Secret
1951

Queen for a Day
Anna
1951

Three Secrets
Delia (uncredited)
1950

The Reckless Moment
Sybil (uncredited)
1949

Magnificent Doll
Amy
1946

Her Sister's Secret
Mathilda
1946

Lying Lips
Elizabeth Green
1939