Gregory Alan Williams

Gregory Alan Williams

69 · Born: Jun 12, 1956

Personal Details

BornJun 12, 1956 Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Relatives
  • Half Sibling (Half Sibling)
  • Grandchild (Grandchild)

Biography

Gregory Alan Williams, a seasoned veteran of the entertainment industry, has been a fixture in film and television for over three decades, consistently delivering impressive performances that have captivated audiences. In addition to his acting work, Williams has also been actively involved in producing, writing, and directing, showcasing his versatility and range as a creative force.

Born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Williams' early life was marked by a strong sense of patriotism and service, as he served as a Combat Engineer and Journalist in the United States Marine Corps. This experience undoubtedly shaped his worldview and instilled in him a sense of discipline and dedication that would serve him well in his future endeavors.

As his professional career began to take shape, Williams joined the esteemed Penumbra Theater Company in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1978, marking the start of a journey that would take him to the forefront of the entertainment industry. With his impressive range and talent, Williams has been able to make a lasting impact on the world of film and television, solidifying his status as a respected and accomplished artist.

Career

2025
9-1-1: Nashville
9-1-1: Nashville as Station Chief Harold Foster
2024
The Disruptors
The Disruptors as Steve Russell
2023
Christmas Holidate
Christmas Holidate as Nick Harper
Reunion
Reunion as Willie James
2022
County Line: No Fear
County Line: No Fear as Clifford Mullins
Sons 2 the Grave
Sons 2 the Grave as Coach Sam Reardon
My Perfect Wedding
My Perfect Wedding as James Sinclair
The Ravine
The Ravine as Richard
Karen
Karen as Charles Wright
2020
The Banker
The Banker as Britton Garrett
The Warrant
The Warrant as Tucker Macready
Birdie
Birdie as Dr. James Cooper
2019
The World We Make
The World We Make as Thomas Bishop
Freshman Year
Freshman Year as Professor Thompson
Brightburn
Brightburn as Sheriff Deever
I See You
I See You as Detective Spitzky
Chicago Med
Chicago Med as Bert Goodwin
2018
2017
Mountain Top
Mountain Top as Lamar Cochran
Created Equal
Created Equal as Judge Watford
Slaw
Slaw as Commissioner Kelly
Warrior Road
Warrior Road as Professor
All Saints
All Saints as Bishop Eldon Thompson
A Question of Faith
A Question of Faith as Farnsworth Newman
2016
Bad Girl
Bad Girl as Deacon Bacon
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures as Marion Smithson
Almost Christmas
Almost Christmas as Pastor Browning
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk as Raise n' Praise Preacher
The Accountant
The Accountant as Treasury Secretary
Misconduct
Misconduct as Richard Hill
Miracles from Heaven
Miracles from Heaven as Dr. Joe Hester
Powers
Powers as Waldo Pilgrim
90 Minutes in Heaven
90 Minutes in Heaven as Therapy Doctor
Terminator Genisys
Terminator Genisys as Detective Harding
The Sin Seer
The Sin Seer as Clarence Ricard
Secrets and Lies
Secrets and Lies as Kevin Williams
2014
Cat Run 2
Cat Run 2 as Ray Boudreaux
Hero
Hero as Kent
2013
Jimmy
Jimmy as Coach Sellers
Teachers
Teachers as Robert
2012
Hornet's Nest
Hornet's Nest as Ron Brewster
2011
The Lost Valentine
The Lost Valentine as Chaplain Richard Brady
2010
Preacher's Kid
Preacher's Kid as Bishop King
Unrequited
Unrequited as Mr. Williams
MacGruber
MacGruber as Minister
Blood Done Sign My Name
Blood Done Sign My Name as Dr. Samuel Proctor
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse as Terrified Longshoreman (voice)
2009
The Collector
The Collector as Sheriff
2008
Dog Days of Summer
Dog Days of Summer as Sheriff Lem Baker
Grapes on a Vine
Grapes on a Vine as Bob Hayes
W.
W. as Evangelical Minister
2006
The Last Adam
The Last Adam as Pastor Bailey
2005
Locusts
Locusts as General Miller
Be Cool
Be Cool as Darryl
2003
Old School
Old School as Therapist
2000
Remember the Titans
Remember the Titans as Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
1998
Mama Flora's Family
Mama Flora's Family as Charlie (1941)
1997
Acts of Betrayal
Acts of Betrayal as Beau Morelli
Dying to Belong
Dying to Belong as Carl Ridgeley
Stag
Stag as Taylor Rundgren
1996
No One Would Tell
No One Would Tell as Detective Anderson
Project: ALF
Project: ALF as Police Officer
1995
Baywatch Nights
Baywatch Nights as Garner Ellerbee
1993
In the Line of Fire
In the Line of Fire as Matt Wilder
1989
The Package
The Package as Col. Woods
Major League
Major League as Bull Pen Guard
Baywatch
Baywatch as Garner Ellerbee
1988
Above the Law
Above the Law as FBI Agent Halloran
2023
Reunion
Reunion as Director, Writer
2020
Birdie
Birdie as Director