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Hal Williams Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

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

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

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