Quick Facts
Born:
1938-12-14
Birthplace:
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Credits:
56 Total Roles
Hal Williams
Acting
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Biography
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.
Known For
Flight
Whip's Dad (voice)
Parks and Recreation
Albert Meagle
Guess Who
Howard Jones
Tales from the Crypt
Nick Ciola
The Rookie
Powell
Magnum, P.I.
Dave, the DJ
Herbie Rides Again
Self
Private Benjamin
Sgt. L.C. Ross
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Matlock TV | Autry Tucker |
| 2021 | Mr. Mayor TV | Walt |
| 2019 | A Black Lady Sketch Show TV | Lester Jenkins |
| 2012 | The First Family TV | George |
| 2012 | Flight MOVIE | Whip's Dad (voice) |
| 2011 | Night Club MOVIE | Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night |
| 2009 | Snow 2: Brain Freeze MOVIE | Henry Mays |
| 2009 | Parks and Recreation TV | Albert Meagle |
| 2008 | Generation Gap MOVIE | Mac |
| 2007 | Moonlight TV | 70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond |