Hal Williams

Hal Williams

86 · Born: Dec 14, 1938

Personal Details

BornDec 14, 1938 Columbus, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Dr. Renee Himes

    ( Dec 16, 1978 to Mar 20, 1984 )
  • Gay Anderson

    ( Apr 11, 1975 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

A seasoned professional actor with a 25-year career spanning both comedy and drama, Hal Williams has solidified his presence in the entertainment industry. With a diverse range of roles under his belt, he has effortlessly transitioned between television series, feature films, and stage productions.

Throughout his illustrious career, Hal has co-starred in numerous prime-time television series, including the iconic dramas "Roots: The Next Generations" (1979),"The Waltons" (1972),"Harry O" (1973),and "L.A. Law" (1986). He has also showcased his comedic talents in popular sitcoms such as "The Sinbad Show" (1993),"227" (1985),"Private Benjamin" (1981),and "Sanford and Son" (1972).

In addition to his television work, Hal has made significant contributions to the film industry. He has co-starred in a variety of feature films, including "Guess Who" (2005) alongside Ashton Kutcher and Bernie Mac, "Private Benjamin" (1980) with Goldie Hawn, and "The Rookie" (1990) with Clint Eastwood.

Hal's dedication to his craft has allowed him to maintain a versatility that has kept his career both constant and current. He continues to be an in-demand actor, with recent projects including Disney Family Channel's "Snow 2: Brain Freeze" (2008) and Hallmark's "Generation Gap" (2008).

Career

2012
Flight
Flight as Whip's Dad (voice)
2011
Night Club
Night Club as Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night
2009
2008
2005
Guess Who
Guess Who as Howard Jones
1996
The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid as Rev. Peel
1990
The Rookie
The Rookie as Powell
1989
227
227 as Lester Jenkins
1982
The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist as Cop at Mayor's Office
1980
Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin as Sgt. L.C. Ross
1979
Hardcore
Hardcore as Big Dick Blaque
1974
1972
Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son as Officer 'Smitty' Smith