Kent Williams

Kent Williams

74 · Born: Dec 27, 1950

1979

Personal Details

BornDec 27, 1950 Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Robin Pearson Rose

  • Robin Curtis

Biography

Noted individual hails from the vibrant city of Manhattan, his birthplace being a significant milestone in his life. He is the son of renowned big band leader Glenn Williams and Marilyn Williams, a former June Taylor dancer, whose artistic endeavors have undoubtedly had a profound impact on his own creative pursuits.

Further education and training played a crucial role in shaping his artistic identity, as he pursued music and theatre studies at SUNY Oswego, graduating in 1973 alongside classmate Christine Estabrook, a talented actress best known for her role in the popular television series "Desperate Housewives".

His passion for acting led him to the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco, where he honed his craft in the mid-1970s. During his time at the esteemed institution, he had the privilege of studying alongside notable individuals, including the acclaimed actress Anna Deavere Smith and screenwriter Ken Hixon, whose collaborations have resulted in numerous critically acclaimed productions.

Career

1995
The Sister-in-Law
The Sister-in-Law as Jeff Powers
1993
Rubdown
Rubdown as Armstrong
1988
Leap of Faith
Leap of Faith as Doctor Simms
Mike Hammer
Mike Hammer as Special Prosecutor Lawrence D. Barrington
1984
More Than Murder
More Than Murder as Lawrence D. Barrington
1983
WarGames
WarGames as Cabot
Murder Me, Murder You
Murder Me, Murder You as Lawrence D. Barrington
1981
Honky Tonk Freeway
Honky Tonk Freeway as Kelly's Guest
1980
Heart Beat
Heart Beat as Ogden
Act of Love
Act of Love as Dr. Mitchell
1979
Time After Time
Time After Time as Assistant
The In-Laws
The In-Laws as Ski Mask
1976
The Eagle Has Landed
The Eagle Has Landed as Mallory (uncredited)