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Clarence Williams III

Bio: Clarence Williams III (August 21, 1939 – June 4, 2021) was an American actor. Williams was the son of a professional musician, Clarence "Clay" Williams Jr
Born: Mon, Aug 21 1939
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 04 2021
Clarence Williams III is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of American Nightmares
American Nightmares
Clarence Williams III was 79 in American Nightmares as 'Roscoe'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 11 2018
Poster of The Butler
The Butler
Clarence Williams III was 73 in The Butler as 'Maynard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 2013
Poster of A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Clarence Williams III was 69 in A Day in the Life as 'Sam'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of The Way of War
The Way of War
Clarence Williams III was 69 in The Way of War as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 20 2009
Poster of American Gangster
American Gangster
Clarence Williams III was 68 in American Gangster as 'Bumpy Johnson (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2007
Poster of Constellation
Constellation
Clarence Williams III was 67 in Constellation as 'Forest Boxer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 2007
Poster of Mystery Woman: In the Shadows
Mystery Woman: In the Shadows
Clarence Williams III was 67 in Mystery Woman: In the Shadows as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 13 2007
Poster of Mystery Woman: Redemption
Mystery Woman: Redemption
Clarence Williams III was 67 in Mystery Woman: Redemption as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 06 2006
Poster of Mystery Woman: Oh Baby
Mystery Woman: Oh Baby
Clarence Williams III was 66 in Mystery Woman: Oh Baby as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 2006
Poster of Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery
Clarence Williams III was 66 in Mystery Woman: Wild West Mystery as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 18 2006
Poster of Mystery Woman: At First Sight
Mystery Woman: At First Sight
Clarence Williams III was 66 in Mystery Woman: At First Sight as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 2006
Poster of Mystery Woman: Game Time
Mystery Woman: Game Time
Clarence Williams III was 66 in Mystery Woman: Game Time as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 21 2005
Poster of Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder
Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder
Clarence Williams III was 65 in Mystery Woman: Vision of a Murder as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 05 2005
Poster of Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder
Clarence Williams III was 65 in Mystery Woman: Sing Me a Murder as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2005
Poster of Mystery Woman: Snapshot
Mystery Woman: Snapshot
Clarence Williams III was 65 in Mystery Woman: Snapshot as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2005
Poster of Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend
Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend
Clarence Williams III was 65 in Mystery Woman: Mystery Weekend as 'Philby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 2005
Poster of The X Team
The X Team
Clarence Williams III was 63 in The X Team as 'Zachary'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 2003
Poster of Happy Here and Now
Happy Here and Now
Clarence Williams III was 62 in Happy Here and Now as 'Bill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 08 2002
Poster of Impostor
Impostor
Clarence Williams III was 62 in Impostor as 'Secretary of Defense (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 03 2001
Poster of Blue Hill Avenue
Blue Hill Avenue
Clarence Williams III was 61 in Blue Hill Avenue as 'Benny'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 2001
Poster of Mindstorm
Mindstorm
Clarence Williams III was 61 in Mindstorm as 'Walter Golden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 28 2001
Poster of Ali: An American Hero
Ali: An American Hero
Clarence Williams III was 60 in Ali: An American Hero as 'Marcellus Clay'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 01 2000
Poster of Ritual
Ritual
Clarence Williams III was 60 in Ritual as 'Leron Becker'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 2000
Poster of Civility
Civility
Clarence Williams III was 60 in Civility as 'Glitterman'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 2000
Poster of Reindeer Games
Reindeer Games
Clarence Williams III was 60 in Reindeer Games as 'Merlin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2000
Poster of The General's Daughter
The General's Daughter
Clarence Williams III was 59 in The General's Daughter as 'Colonel George Fowler'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 18 1999
Poster of Life
Life
Clarence Williams III was 59 in Life as 'Winston Hancock'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 1999
Poster of The Legend of 1900
The Legend of 1900
Clarence Williams III was 59 in The Legend of 1900 as 'Jelly Roll Morton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 28 1998
Poster of Frogs for Snakes
Frogs for Snakes
Clarence Williams III was 58 in Frogs for Snakes as 'Huck Hanley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 14 1998
Poster of Starstruck
Starstruck
Clarence Williams III was 58 in Starstruck as 'Jerry Wallace'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 18 1998
Poster of Half Baked
Half Baked
Clarence Williams III was 58 in Half Baked as 'Samson Simpson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 16 1998
Poster of The Love Bug
The Love Bug
Clarence Williams III was 58 in The Love Bug as 'Chuck'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 29 1997
Poster of Hoodlum
Hoodlum
Clarence Williams III was 58 in Hoodlum as 'Bub Hewlett'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 27 1997
Poster of George Wallace
George Wallace
Clarence Williams III was 58 in George Wallace as 'Archie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 24 1997
Poster of The Brave
The Brave
Clarence Williams III was 57 in The Brave as 'Father Stratton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 30 1997
Poster of Sprung
Sprung
Clarence Williams III was 57 in Sprung as 'Grand Daddy'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 14 1997
Poster of Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault
Clarence Williams III was 57 in Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault as 'Coach Pratt'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 23 1996
Poster of The Silencers
The Silencers
Clarence Williams III was 56 in The Silencers as 'General Greenboro'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 23 1996
Poster of Encino Woman
Encino Woman
Clarence Williams III was 56 in Encino Woman as 'Javier'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of The Road to Galveston
The Road to Galveston
Clarence Williams III was 56 in The Road to Galveston as 'Christopher, the Caretaker'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 24 1996
Poster of Judgement
Judgement
Clarence Williams III was 56 in Judgement as 'Bryant'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1995
Poster of The Immortals
The Immortals
Clarence Williams III was 56 in The Immortals as 'Benny'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 05 1995
Poster of Tales from the Hood
Tales from the Hood
Clarence Williams III was 55 in Tales from the Hood as 'Mr. Simms (segment "Welcome to My Mortuary")'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1995
Poster of Against the Wall
Against the Wall
Clarence Williams III was 54 in Against the Wall as 'Chaka'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 26 1994
Poster of Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill
Clarence Williams III was 54 in Sugar Hill as 'Arthur Romello "A.R." Skuggs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1994
Poster of Deadfall
Deadfall
Clarence Williams III was 54 in Deadfall as 'Dean'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 08 1993
Poster of Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Father & Son: Dangerous Relations
Clarence Williams III was 53 in Father & Son: Dangerous Relations as 'Raymond'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 19 1993
Poster of Deep Cover
Deep Cover
Clarence Williams III was 52 in Deep Cover as 'Taft'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 15 1992
Poster of My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Clarence Williams III was 51 in My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys as 'Deputy Sheriff Virgil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1991
Poster of Maniac Cop 2
Maniac Cop 2
Clarence Williams III was 50 in Maniac Cop 2 as 'Blum'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 18 1990
Poster of Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
Clarence Williams III was 50 in Nasty Boys, Part 2: Lone Justice
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Clarence Williams III was 49 in I'm Gonna Git You Sucka as 'Kalinga'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 1988
Poster of Perfect Victims
Perfect Victims
Clarence Williams III was 48 in Perfect Victims as 'Lt. Kevin White'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 18 1988
Poster of Tough Guys Don't Dance
Tough Guys Don't Dance
Clarence Williams III was 48 in Tough Guys Don't Dance as 'Bolo'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 18 1987
Poster of The Last Innocent Man
The Last Innocent Man
Clarence Williams III was 47 in The Last Innocent Man as 'D.J. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 19 1987
Poster of 52 Pick-Up
52 Pick-Up
Clarence Williams III was 47 in 52 Pick-Up as 'Bobby Shy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 07 1986
Poster of Purple Rain
Purple Rain
Clarence Williams III was 44 in Purple Rain as 'Father'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 27 1984
Poster of The House of Dies Drear
The House of Dies Drear
Clarence Williams III was 44 in The House of Dies Drear as 'Mayhew Skinner'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of The Return of Mod Squad
The Return of Mod Squad
Clarence Williams III was 39 in The Return of Mod Squad as 'Lincoln Hayes'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 18 1979
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Clarence Williams III was 30 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of The Cool World
The Cool World
Clarence Williams III was 24 in The Cool World as 'Blood'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 02 1963

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Justified
Justified
Clarence Williams III was 70+ in Justified as 'Jones'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of Burn Notice
Burn Notice
Clarence Williams III was 67+ in Burn Notice as 'Jean Pierre's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jun 28 2007
Poster of Everybody Hates Chris
Everybody Hates Chris
Clarence Williams III was 66+ in Everybody Hates Chris as 'Tate'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of American Dragon: Jake Long
American Dragon: Jake Long
Clarence Williams III was 65+ in American Dragon: Jake Long
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 21 2005
Poster of Miracles
Miracles
Clarence Williams III was 63+ in Miracles
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 27 2003
Poster of Fastlane
Fastlane
Clarence Williams III was 63+ in Fastlane as 'Mr. Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 2002
Poster of The Legend of Tarzan
The Legend of Tarzan
Clarence Williams III was 62+ in The Legend of Tarzan as '(voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 03 2001
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
Clarence Williams III was 60+ in Judging Amy as 'Joe McKenzie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Millennium
Millennium
Clarence Williams III was 57+ in Millennium as 'Patient Zero'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 25 1996
Poster of Profiler
Profiler
Clarence Williams III was 57+ in Profiler
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1996
Poster of New York Undercover
New York Undercover
Clarence Williams III was 55+ in New York Undercover as 'Donald Brooks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1994
Poster of Walker, Texas Ranger
Walker, Texas Ranger
Clarence Williams III was 53+ in Walker, Texas Ranger as 'Deputy Commissioner Luther Dobbs'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 21 1993
Poster of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Clarence Williams III was 53+ in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine as 'Omet'iklan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 03 1993
Poster of Shades of L.A.
Shades of L.A.
Clarence Williams III was 51+ in Shades of L.A.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 10 1990
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Clarence Williams III was 51+ in Law & Order as 'Lateef Miller'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Clarence Williams III was 50+ in Twin Peaks as 'FBI Agent Roger Hardy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1990
Poster of Nasty Boys
Nasty Boys
Clarence Williams III was 50+ in Nasty Boys as 'John Culver'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 1989
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Clarence Williams III was 49+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Grady'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of Jake and the Fatman
Jake and the Fatman
Clarence Williams III was 48+ in Jake and the Fatman as 'Benjamin Tatsa'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Clarence Williams III was 45+ in The Cosby Show as 'Mr. Thornehill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Clarence Williams III was 45+ in Miami Vice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Clarence Williams III was 42+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Phil Decker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Clarence Williams III was 41+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of The Littlest Hobo
The Littlest Hobo
Clarence Williams III was 40+ in The Littlest Hobo as 'David'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 11 1979
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Clarence Williams III was 29+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Danny Thomas Hour
The Danny Thomas Hour
Clarence Williams III was 28+ in The Danny Thomas Hour
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of Tarzan
Tarzan
Clarence Williams III was 27+ in Tarzan
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966