Ranny williams biography jamaica

Randolph Samuel Williams (October 26, 1912 – August 11, 1980), also known as Mas Ran and Ranny Williams, was a Jamaican comedian and actor.
Randolph Samuel Williams (Maas Ran) was born in Colon, Panama on October 26, 1912.
Ranny was a commentator on social and human behavior, using folklore stories to satirize the manners of the times in his creation, of several theatrical.

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Born on 26 October 1912 in Colón, Panama, Randolph Samuel “Ranny” Williams, fondly called “Maas Ran,” moved to Jamaica at the age of six, setting down roots that would one day grow into a prolific career in entertainment. His early life was steeped in a “theatrical climate,” as he fondly recalled, with his mother Frances—a singer and actress—often organising concerts and recitals. This nurturing environment led to Ranny’s first public performances as a child, where he recited poetry in local churches and schoolrooms.

“I grew up in what could be called a theatrical climate. I can see myself at four years old… standing on the little church hall stage in Colón saying my piece, or in flowing costumes playing my part in a Biblical play.”

By his teenage years, Williams was already exploring acting and comedy, staging small performances for community events. Williams’ career took a professional turn in 1930 when Marcus Garvey invited him to join the vaudeville group at Edelweiss Park in Kingston. Performing sketches like Blacks Gone Wild and Old Black Joe

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