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Michael Kenneth Williams

Bio: Michael Kenneth Williams (November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021) was an American actor. He played Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire from 2002 to 2008 and Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire from 2010 to 2014
Born: Tue, Nov 22 1966
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Mon, Sep 06 2021
Michael Kenneth Williams is 54 years old
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Poster of Surrounded
Surrounded
Michael Kenneth Williams would have been no older than
54 in Surrounded
as 'Will Clay'.
Sun, Apr 02 2023
Poster of Breaking
Breaking
Michael Kenneth Williams would have been no older than
54 in Breaking
as 'Eli Bernard'.
Thu, Aug 25 2022
Poster of Body Brokers
Body Brokers
Michael Kenneth Williams was
54 in Body Brokers
as 'Wood'.
Fri, Feb 19 2021
Poster of Lines
Lines
Michael Kenneth Williams was
54 in Lines
Wed, Feb 10 2021
Poster of Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Michael Kenneth Williams was
54 in Critical Thinking
as 'Mr. Roundtree'.
Fri, Dec 18 2020
Poster of Arkansas
Arkansas
Michael Kenneth Williams was
53 in Arkansas
as 'Almond'.
Tue, May 05 2020
Poster of Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story
Michael Kenneth Williams was
53 in Beastie Boys Story
as 'Self'.
Fri, Apr 24 2020
Poster of Motherless Brooklyn
Motherless Brooklyn
Michael Kenneth Williams was
52 in Motherless Brooklyn
as 'Trumpet Man'.
Thu, Oct 31 2019
Poster of The Red Sea Diving Resort
The Red Sea Diving Resort
Michael Kenneth Williams was
52 in The Red Sea Diving Resort
as 'Kabede Bimro'.
Sun, Jul 28 2019
Poster of Rematch
Rematch
Michael Kenneth Williams was
52 in Rematch
as 'Failure'.
Wed, Apr 17 2019
Poster of The Public
The Public
Michael Kenneth Williams was
52 in The Public
as 'Jackson'.
Fri, Apr 05 2019
Poster of SuperFly
SuperFly
Michael Kenneth Williams was
51 in SuperFly
as 'Scatter'.
Wed, Jun 13 2018
Poster of Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed
Michael Kenneth Williams was
50 in Assassin's Creed
as 'Moussa'.
Wed, Dec 21 2016
Poster of When the Bough Breaks
When the Bough Breaks
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49 in When the Bough Breaks
as 'Roland White'.
Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of The Land
The Land
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49 in The Land
as 'Pops'.
Fri, Jul 29 2016
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49 in Ghostbusters
as 'Agent Hawkins'.
Thu, Jul 14 2016
Poster of Triple 9
Triple 9
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49 in Triple 9
as 'Sweet Pea'.
Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Anesthesia
Anesthesia
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49 in Anesthesia
as 'Jeffrey'.
Fri, Jan 08 2016
Poster of Captive
Captive
Michael Kenneth Williams was
48 in Captive
as 'Detective John Chestnut'.
Thu, Sep 17 2015
Poster of Bessie
Bessie
Michael Kenneth Williams was
48 in Bessie
as 'Jack Gee'.
Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of The Gambler
The Gambler
Michael Kenneth Williams was
48 in The Gambler
as 'Neville Baraka'.
Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
Michael Kenneth Williams was
48 in Inherent Vice
as 'Tariq Khalil'.
Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Rand University
Rand University
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47 in Rand University
as 'Narrator'.
Tue, Nov 11 2014
Poster of The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire
The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47 in The Final Shot: A Farewell to Boardwalk Empire
as 'Self'.
Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Kill the Messenger
Kill the Messenger
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47 in Kill the Messenger
as 'Ricky Ross'.
Thu, Oct 09 2014
Poster of Time Out of Mind
Time Out of Mind
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47 in Time Out of Mind
as 'Mike'.
Sun, Sep 07 2014
Poster of The Purge: Anarchy
The Purge: Anarchy
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47 in The Purge: Anarchy
as 'Carmelo'.
Thu, Jul 17 2014
Poster of RoboCop
RoboCop
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47 in RoboCop
as 'Jack Lewis'.
Thu, Jan 30 2014
Poster of That Awkward Moment
That Awkward Moment
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47 in That Awkward Moment
as 'Omar Little'.
Wed, Jan 29 2014
Poster of The Devil Goes Down
The Devil Goes Down
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in The Devil Goes Down
as 'The Devil'.
Fri, Nov 08 2013
Poster of 12 Years a Slave
12 Years a Slave
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in 12 Years a Slave
as 'Robert'.
Fri, Oct 18 2013
Poster of They Die by Dawn
They Die by Dawn
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in They Die by Dawn
as 'Nat Love'.
Fri, Sep 20 2013
Poster of Jim Norton: American Degenerate
Jim Norton: American Degenerate
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in Jim Norton: American Degenerate
as 'Himself'.
Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of Picasso Baby
Picasso Baby
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in Picasso Baby
as 'Self'.
Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of Snitch
Snitch
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in Snitch
as 'Malik'.
Thu, Feb 21 2013
Poster of LUV
LUV
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in LUV
as 'Detective Holloway'.
Fri, Jan 18 2013
Poster of Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46 in Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 23-33
as 'Sgt. James'.
Fri, Nov 23 2012
Poster of You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You
You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You
Michael Kenneth Williams was
45 in You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You
as 'Ad'.
Tue, Jul 10 2012
Poster of The Wire: The Musical
The Wire: The Musical
Michael Kenneth Williams was
45 in The Wire: The Musical
as 'Omar Little'.
Tue, Jun 12 2012
Poster of The Cookout 2
The Cookout 2
Michael Kenneth Williams was
44 in The Cookout 2
as 'Cable Guy Mike'.
Sat, Sep 03 2011
Poster of The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
Michael Kenneth Williams was
44 in The Perfect Age of Rock 'n' Roll
as 'Sonnyboy'.
Fri, Aug 05 2011
Poster of Life During Wartime
Life During Wartime
Michael Kenneth Williams was
43 in Life During Wartime
as 'Allen'.
Fri, Apr 16 2010
Poster of Brooklyn's Finest
Brooklyn's Finest
Michael Kenneth Williams was
43 in Brooklyn's Finest
as 'Red'.
Thu, Mar 04 2010
Poster of The Road
The Road
Michael Kenneth Williams was
43 in The Road
as 'The Thief'.
Wed, Nov 25 2009
Poster of A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Michael Kenneth Williams was
42 in A Day in the Life
as 'Killer Mike'.
Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Tell-Tale
Tell-Tale
Michael Kenneth Williams was
42 in Tell-Tale
as 'Acherton'.
Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of Wonderful World
Wonderful World
Michael Kenneth Williams was
42 in Wonderful World
as 'Ibu'.
Thu, Jan 08 2009
Poster of Miracle at St. Anna
Miracle at St. Anna
Michael Kenneth Williams was
41 in Miracle at St. Anna
as 'Tucker'.
Mon, Sep 15 2008
Poster of Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club
Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club
Michael Kenneth Williams was
41 in Belly 2: Millionaire Boyz Club
as 'Tone'.
Tue, Aug 12 2008
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Michael Kenneth Williams was
41 in The Incredible Hulk
as 'Harlem Bystander'.
Thu, Jun 12 2008
Poster of The Wire: The Last Word
The Wire: The Last Word
Michael Kenneth Williams was
41 in The Wire: The Last Word
Thu, Dec 27 2007
Poster of The Wire Odyssey
The Wire Odyssey
Michael Kenneth Williams was
41 in The Wire Odyssey
as 'Self'.
Thu, Dec 20 2007
Poster of Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22
Michael Kenneth Williams was
41 in Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-22
as 'James'.
Sat, Dec 01 2007
Poster of Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone
Michael Kenneth Williams was
40 in Gone Baby Gone
as 'Devin'.
Tue, Sep 18 2007
Poster of Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22
Michael Kenneth Williams was
40 in Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 13-22
as 'Sgt. James'.
Tue, Aug 21 2007
Poster of I Think I Love My Wife
I Think I Love My Wife
Michael Kenneth Williams was
40 in I Think I Love My Wife
as 'Teddy'.
Wed, Mar 07 2007
Poster of Killa Season
Killa Season
Michael Kenneth Williams was
39 in Killa Season
as 'Mike'.
Wed, Apr 26 2006
Poster of Mercenary for Justice
Mercenary for Justice
Michael Kenneth Williams was
39 in Mercenary for Justice
as 'Samuel Kay'.
Tue, Apr 25 2006
Poster of Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12
Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12
Michael Kenneth Williams was
38 in Trapped in the Closet: Chapters 1-12
as 'James'.
Tue, Nov 01 2005
Poster of Lackawanna Blues
Lackawanna Blues
Michael Kenneth Williams was
38 in Lackawanna Blues
as 'Jimmy'.
Sat, Feb 12 2005
Poster of Doing Hard Time
Doing Hard Time
Michael Kenneth Williams was
38 in Doing Hard Time
as 'Curtis Craig aka: Durty Curt From Detroit'.
Tue, Nov 23 2004
Poster of Barbershops Uncut: East Coast
Barbershops Uncut: East Coast
Michael Kenneth Williams was
37 in Barbershops Uncut: East Coast
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Broke Even
Broke Even
Michael Kenneth Williams was
33 in Broke Even
as 'Kenny'.
Sat, Jan 01 2000
Poster of Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
Michael Kenneth Williams was
32 in Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
as '(segment "Secret")'.
Tue, Nov 02 1999
Poster of Bringing Out the Dead
Bringing Out the Dead
Michael Kenneth Williams was
32 in Bringing Out the Dead
as 'Drug Dealer'.
Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of Bullet
Bullet
Michael Kenneth Williams was
29 in Bullet
as 'High Top'.
Fri, Mar 01 1996

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 Dark Side of the 90's
Dark Side of the 90's
Michael Kenneth Williams was
54+ in Dark Side of the 90's
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country
Michael Kenneth Williams was
53+ in Lovecraft Country
as 'Montrose Freeman'.
First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Michael Kenneth Williams was
52+ in Tamron Hall
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 09 2019
Poster of When They See Us
When They See Us
Michael Kenneth Williams was
52+ in When They See Us
as 'Bobby McCray'.
First Air Date
Fri, May 31 2019
Poster of La route de la soif
La route de la soif
Michael Kenneth Williams was
51+ in La route de la soif
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jan 23 2018
Poster of Drop the Mic
Drop the Mic
Michael Kenneth Williams was
50+ in Drop the Mic
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 24 2017
Poster of When We Rise
When We Rise
Michael Kenneth Williams was
50+ in When We Rise
as 'Ken Jones'.
First Air Date
Mon, Feb 27 2017
Poster of Black Market: Dispatches
Black Market: Dispatches
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49+ in Black Market: Dispatches
as 'Himself - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Aug 16 2016
Poster of The Night Of
The Night Of
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49+ in The Night Of
as 'Freddy Knight'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2016
Poster of Black Market
Black Market
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49+ in Black Market
as 'Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 05 2016
Poster of Hap and Leonard
Hap and Leonard
Michael Kenneth Williams was
49+ in Hap and Leonard
as 'Leonard Pine'.
First Air Date
Wed, Mar 02 2016
Poster of The Spoils Before Dying
The Spoils Before Dying
Michael Kenneth Williams was
48+ in The Spoils Before Dying
as 'Rock Banyon'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jul 08 2015
Poster of Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Michael Kenneth Williams was
47+ in Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as 'Richard Sackler'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of VICE
VICE
Michael Kenneth Williams was
46+ in VICE
as 'Self - Correspondent'.
First Air Date
Fri, Apr 05 2013
Poster of Finding Your Roots
Finding Your Roots
Michael Kenneth Williams was
45+ in Finding Your Roots
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Mar 24 2012
Poster of Detroit 1-8-7
Detroit 1-8-7
Michael Kenneth Williams was
43+ in Detroit 1-8-7
as 'Clarence Warrenton'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 2010
Poster of Boardwalk Empire
Boardwalk Empire
Michael Kenneth Williams was
43+ in Boardwalk Empire
as 'Albert "Chalky" White'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2010
Poster of Community
Community
Michael Kenneth Williams was
42+ in Community
as 'Professor Marshall Kane'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist
Michael Kenneth Williams was
42+ in The Philanthropist
First Air Date
Wed, Jun 24 2009
Poster of Six Degrees
Six Degrees
Michael Kenneth Williams was
39+ in Six Degrees
as 'Michael'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Michael Kenneth Williams was
37+ in Boston Legal
as 'Randall Kirk'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Michael Kenneth Williams was
35+ in The Wire
as 'Omar Little'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2002
Poster of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Michael Kenneth Williams was
33+ in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
as 'Ronnie, Laurent / Paul'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Michael Kenneth Williams was
32+ in Third Watch
as 'Cop One'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Michael Kenneth Williams was
32+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as 'Double-D Gamble, John Victor Bodine'.
First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Michael Kenneth Williams was
32+ in The Sopranos
as 'Ray Ray'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 10 1999
Poster of Law & Order
Law & Order
Michael Kenneth Williams was
23+ in Law & Order
as 'Charles Cole, Delmore Walton, Marcus Cole'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Michael Kenneth Williams was
0+ in The Oscars
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953