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Hal Williams

Bio: Halroy Candis Williams is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith on Sanford and Son, Harley Foster on The Waltons, and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990.
Born: Wed, Dec 14 1938
Birthplace: Columbus, Ohio, USA
Hal Williams is 86 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Flight
Flight
Hal Williams was 73 in Flight as 'Whip's Dad (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 02 2012
Poster of Night Club
Night Club
Hal Williams was 72 in Night Club as 'Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 11 2011
Poster of Snow 2: Brain Freeze
Snow 2: Brain Freeze
Hal Williams was 70 in Snow 2: Brain Freeze as 'Henry Mays'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 05 2009
Poster of Generation Gap
Generation Gap
Hal Williams was 69 in Generation Gap as 'Mac'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 01 2008
Poster of Guess Who
Guess Who
Hal Williams was 66 in Guess Who as 'Howard Jones'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 25 2005
Poster of The Cherokee Kid
The Cherokee Kid
Hal Williams was 58 in The Cherokee Kid as 'Rev. Peel'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 14 1996
Poster of The West Side Waltz
The West Side Waltz
Hal Williams was 56 in The West Side Waltz as 'Jonno'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1995
Poster of Percy & Thunder
Percy & Thunder
Hal Williams was 54 in Percy & Thunder as 'Jiti Kalumbi'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1993
Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Hal Williams was 51 in The Rookie as 'Powell'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of All the Money in the World
All the Money in the World
Hal Williams was 44 in All the Money in the World as 'Mr. Stowe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1983
Poster of The Young Landlords
The Young Landlords
Hal Williams was 44 in The Young Landlords as 'Mr. Williams'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 05 1983
Poster of The Escape Artist
The Escape Artist
Hal Williams was 43 in The Escape Artist as 'Cop at Mayor's Office'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 28 1982
Poster of Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
Hal Williams was 42 in Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige as 'Carl Roberts'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 31 1981
Poster of Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin
Hal Williams was 41 in Private Benjamin as 'Sgt. L.C. Ross'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 06 1980
Poster of On the Nickel
On the Nickel
Hal Williams was 41 in On the Nickel as 'Paul'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1980
Poster of The Sky Is Gray
The Sky Is Gray
Hal Williams was 41 in The Sky Is Gray as 'Preacher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of Hardcore
Hardcore
Hal Williams was 40 in Hardcore as 'Big Dick Blaque'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 09 1979
Poster of Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
Hal Williams was 39 in Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery as 'Boneyard'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 01 1978
Poster of Sidekicks
Sidekicks
Hal Williams was 35 in Sidekicks as 'Max'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1974
Poster of Herbie Rides Again
Herbie Rides Again
Hal Williams was 35 in Herbie Rides Again
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 12 1974

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 Matlock
Matlock
Hal Williams was 85+ in Matlock as 'Autry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 2024
Poster of Mr. Mayor
Mr. Mayor
Hal Williams was 82+ in Mr. Mayor as 'Walt'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 07 2021
Poster of A Black Lady Sketch Show
A Black Lady Sketch Show
Hal Williams was 80+ in A Black Lady Sketch Show as 'Lester Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Aug 02 2019
Poster of The First Family
The First Family
Hal Williams was 73+ in The First Family as 'George'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 2012
Poster of Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Hal Williams was 70+ in Parks and Recreation as 'Albert Meagle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 09 2009
Poster of Moonlight
Moonlight
Hal Williams was 68+ in Moonlight as '70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 28 2007
Poster of Suddenly Susan
Suddenly Susan
Hal Williams was 57+ in Suddenly Susan as 'Jim'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 19 1996
Poster of Moesha
Moesha
Hal Williams was 57+ in Moesha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 1996
Poster of The Sinbad Show
The Sinbad Show
Hal Williams was 54+ in The Sinbad Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Tales from the Crypt
Tales from the Crypt
Hal Williams was 50+ in Tales from the Crypt as 'Nick Ciola'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 10 1989
Poster of L.A. Law
L.A. Law
Hal Williams was 47+ in L.A. Law as 'Councilman Marcus Cooke'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 15 1986
Poster of 227
227
Hal Williams was 46+ in 227 as 'Lester Jenkins'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Night Court
Night Court
Hal Williams was 45+ in Night Court as 'Head Bailiff Reedy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 04 1984
Poster of T. J. Hooker
T. J. Hooker
Hal Williams was 43+ in T. J. Hooker as 'Officer Brian'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 13 1982
Poster of Private Benjamin
Private Benjamin
Hal Williams was 42+ in Private Benjamin as 'Ted Ross'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 06 1981
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Hal Williams was 42+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Hal Williams was 41+ in Magnum, P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Sanford
Sanford
Hal Williams was 41+ in Sanford
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Mar 15 1980
Poster of Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Hal Williams was 41+ in Knots Landing as 'Magazine Owner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 27 1979
Poster of Roots: The Next Generations
Roots: The Next Generations
Hal Williams was 40+ in Roots: The Next Generations as 'Aleck Haley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 18 1979
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
Hal Williams was 39+ in The White Shadow as 'Henry Judd'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Quincy, M.E.
Quincy, M.E.
Hal Williams was 37+ in Quincy, M.E. as 'Cody'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1976
Poster of What's Happening!!
What's Happening!!
Hal Williams was 37+ in What's Happening!!
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 05 1976
Poster of On the Rocks
On the Rocks
Hal Williams was 36+ in On the Rocks
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of The Jeffersons
The Jeffersons
Hal Williams was 36+ in The Jeffersons
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 18 1975
Poster of Police Woman
Police Woman
Hal Williams was 35+ in Police Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Harry O
Harry O
Hal Williams was 35+ in Harry O
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 12 1974
Poster of Good Times
Good Times
Hal Williams was 35+ in Good Times
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 08 1974
Poster of The Magician
The Magician
Hal Williams was 34+ in The Magician as 'Jonathan Gordon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 02 1973
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Hal Williams was 33+ in Kung Fu
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Waltons
The Waltons
Hal Williams was 33+ in The Waltons as 'Harley Foster'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 14 1972
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Hal Williams was 33+ in Sanford and Son as 'Officer 'Smitty' Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Hal Williams was 32+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of That Girl
That Girl
Hal Williams was 27+ in That Girl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 08 1966
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Hal Williams was 16+ in Gunsmoke as 'Widge Spott'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955