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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 The Brown Dog
The Brown Dog
Michael Kenneth Williams would have been no older than 54 in The Brown Dog as 'Nobody'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 14 2024
Poster of Surrounded
Surrounded
Michael Kenneth Williams would have been no older than 54 in Surrounded as 'Will Clay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 02 2023
Poster of Breaking
Breaking
Michael Kenneth Williams would have been no older than 54 in Breaking as 'Eli Bernard'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 2022
Poster of Body Brokers
Body Brokers
Michael Kenneth Williams was 54 in Body Brokers as 'Wood'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2021
Poster of Lines
Lines
Michael Kenneth Williams was 54 in Lines
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 10 2021
Poster of Critical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Michael Kenneth Williams was 54 in Critical Thinking as 'Mr. Roundtree'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 18 2020
Poster of Arkansas
Arkansas
Michael Kenneth Williams was 53 in Arkansas as 'Almond'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 05 2020
Poster of Beastie Boys Story
Beastie Boys Story
Michael Kenneth Williams was 53 in Beastie Boys Story as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2020
Poster of Motherless Brooklyn
Motherless Brooklyn
Michael Kenneth Williams was 52 in Motherless Brooklyn as 'Trumpet Man'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 2019
Poster of Rematch
Rematch
Michael Kenneth Williams was 52 in Rematch as 'Failure'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 17 2019
Poster of The Public
The Public
Michael Kenneth Williams was 52 in The Public as 'Jackson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 05 2019
Poster of SuperFly
SuperFly
Michael Kenneth Williams was 51 in SuperFly as 'Scatter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 2018
Poster of Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed
Michael Kenneth Williams was 50 in Assassin's Creed as 'Moussa'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 09 2016
Poster of The Land
The Land
Michael Kenneth Williams was 49 in The Land as 'Pops'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 29 2016
Poster of Ghostbusters
Ghostbusters
Michael Kenneth Williams was 49 in Ghostbusters as 'Agent Hawkins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 14 2016
Poster of Triple 9
Triple 9
Michael Kenneth Williams was 49 in Triple 9 as 'Sweet Pea'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 19 2016
Poster of Anesthesia
Anesthesia
Michael Kenneth Williams was 49 in Anesthesia as 'Jeffrey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 08 2016
Poster of Captive
Captive
Michael Kenneth Williams was 48 in Captive as 'Detective John Chestnut'.
Movie Released: Thu, Sep 17 2015
Poster of Bessie
Bessie
Michael Kenneth Williams was 48 in Bessie as 'Jack Gee'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 16 2015
Poster of The Gambler
The Gambler
Michael Kenneth Williams was 48 in The Gambler as 'Neville Baraka'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 2014
Poster of Inherent Vice
Inherent Vice
Michael Kenneth Williams was 48 in Inherent Vice as 'Tariq Khalil'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 2014
Poster of Rand University
Rand University
Michael Kenneth Williams was 47 in Rand University as 'Narrator'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 20 2014
Poster of Kill the Messenger
Kill the Messenger
Michael Kenneth Williams was 47 in Kill the Messenger as 'Ricky Ross'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 2014
Poster of The Purge: Anarchy
The Purge: Anarchy
Michael Kenneth Williams was 47 in The Purge: Anarchy as 'Carmelo'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 17 2014
Poster of RoboCop
RoboCop
Michael Kenneth Williams was 47 in RoboCop as 'Jack Lewis'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 30 2014
Poster of That Awkward Moment
That Awkward Moment
Michael Kenneth Williams was 47 in That Awkward Moment as 'Omar Little'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 2013
Poster of Picasso Baby
Picasso Baby
Michael Kenneth Williams was 46 in Picasso Baby as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 2013
Poster of Snitch
Snitch
Michael Kenneth Williams was 46 in Snitch as 'Malik'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 21 2013
Poster of LUV
LUV
Michael Kenneth Williams was 46 in LUV as 'Detective Holloway'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 05 2011
Poster of Life During Wartime
Life During Wartime
Michael Kenneth Williams was 43 in Life During Wartime as 'Allen'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 16 2010
Poster of Brooklyn's Finest
Brooklyn's Finest
Michael Kenneth Williams was 43 in Brooklyn's Finest as 'Red'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 04 2010
Poster of The Road
The Road
Michael Kenneth Williams was 43 in The Road as 'The Thief'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jul 07 2009
Poster of Tell-Tale
Tell-Tale
Michael Kenneth Williams was 42 in Tell-Tale as 'Acherton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 24 2009
Poster of Wonderful World
Wonderful World
Michael Kenneth Williams was 42 in Wonderful World as 'Ibu'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 12 2008
Poster of The Incredible Hulk
The Incredible Hulk
Michael Kenneth Williams was 41 in The Incredible Hulk as 'Harlem Bystander'.
Movie Released: 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 as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 2007
Poster of The Wire Odyssey
The Wire Odyssey
Michael Kenneth Williams was 41 in The Wire Odyssey as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2007
Poster of Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone
Michael Kenneth Williams was 40 in Gone Baby Gone as 'Devin'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 07 2007
Poster of Killa Season
Killa Season
Michael Kenneth Williams was 39 in Killa Season as 'Mike'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 26 2006
Poster of Mercenary for Justice
Mercenary for Justice
Michael Kenneth Williams was 39 in Mercenary for Justice as 'Samuel Kay'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 2005
Poster of Lackawanna Blues
Lackawanna Blues
Michael Kenneth Williams was 38 in Lackawanna Blues as 'Jimmy'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Broke Even
Broke Even
Michael Kenneth Williams was 33 in Broke Even as 'Kenny'.
Movie Released: 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")'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 22 1999
Poster of Bullet
Bullet
Michael Kenneth Williams was 29 in Bullet as 'High Top'.
Movie Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jul 15 2021
Poster of Lovecraft Country
Lovecraft Country
Michael Kenneth Williams was 53+ in Lovecraft Country as 'Montrose Freeman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 16 2020
Poster of Tamron Hall
Tamron Hall
Michael Kenneth Williams was 52+ in Tamron Hall as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 10 2016
Poster of Black Market
Black Market
Michael Kenneth Williams was 49+ in Black Market as 'Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 27 2014
Poster of VICE
VICE
Michael Kenneth Williams was 46+ in VICE as 'Self - Correspondent'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 2010
Poster of Community
Community
Michael Kenneth Williams was 42+ in Community as 'Professor Marshall Kane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 2009
Poster of The Philanthropist
The Philanthropist
Michael Kenneth Williams was 42+ in The Philanthropist
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jun 24 2009
Poster of Six Degrees
Six Degrees
Michael Kenneth Williams was 39+ in Six Degrees as 'Michael'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 21 2006
Poster of Boston Legal
Boston Legal
Michael Kenneth Williams was 37+ in Boston Legal as 'Randall Kirk'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 2004
Poster of The Wire
The Wire
Michael Kenneth Williams was 35+ in The Wire as 'Omar Little'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Michael Kenneth Williams was 32+ in Third Watch as 'Cop One'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Michael Kenneth Williams was 32+ in The Sopranos as 'Ray Ray'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 13 1990