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Hal Williams
Actor

Hal Williams

14 Dec 1938Born
15 Jul 2026Died
87Age at death
57Credits

Biography

Halroy Candis Williams was 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

Filmography

  1. 2024MatlockSeries: Autry Tucker (2 episodes)
  2. 2021Mr. MayorSeries: Walt (1 episode)
  3. 2019A Black Lady Sketch ShowSeries: Lester Jenkins (1 episode)
  4. 2012The First FamilySeries: George (1 episode)
  5. 2012FlightFilm: Whip's Dad (voice)
  6. 2011Night ClubFilm: Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night
  7. 2009Parks and RecreationSeries: Albert Meagle (1 episode)
  8. 2008Snow 2: Brain FreezeFilm: Henry Mays
  9. 2008Generation GapFilm: Mac
  10. 2007MoonlightSeries: 70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond (1 episode)
  11. 2005Guess WhoFilm: Howard Jones
  12. 1996The Cherokee KidFilm: Rev. Peel
  13. 1996Suddenly SusanSeries: Jim (1 episode)
  14. 1996MoeshaSeries: Rosevelt Mitchell (1 episode)
  15. 1995The West Side WaltzFilm: Jonno
  16. 1993The Sinbad ShowSeries (1 episode)
  17. 1993Percy & ThunderFilm: Jiti Kalumbi
  18. 1990The RookieFilm: Powell
  19. 1989Tales from the CryptSeries: Nick Ciola (1 episode)
  20. 1986L.A. LawSeries: Councilman Marcus Cooke (1 episode)
  21. 1985The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be ThereFilm
  22. 1985227Series: Lester Jenkins (116 episodes)
  23. 1984Night CourtSeries: Head Bailiff Reedy (1 episode)
  24. 1983All the Money in the WorldFilm: Mr. Stowe
  25. 1983The Young LandlordsFilm: Mr. Williams
  26. 1982The Escape ArtistFilm: Cop at Mayor's Office
  27. 1982T. J. HookerSeries: Officer Brian (1 episode)
  28. 1981Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" PaigeFilm: Carl Roberts
  29. 1981Private BenjaminSeries: Ted Ross (39 episodes)
  30. 1981Hill Street BluesSeries (1 episode)
  31. 1980Magnum, P.I.Series: Dave, the DJ (1 episode)
  32. 1980Private BenjaminFilm: Sgt. L.C. Ross
  33. 1980On the NickelFilm: Paul
  34. 1980SanfordSeries (2 episodes)
  35. 1980The Sky Is GrayFilm: Preacher
  36. 1979Knots LandingSeries: Magazine Owner (2 episodes)
  37. 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsSeries: Aleck Haley (1 episode)
  38. 1979HardcoreFilm: Big Dick Blaque
  39. 1978The White ShadowSeries: Henry Judd (1 episode)
  40. 1978Thou Shalt Not Commit AdulteryFilm: Boneyard
  41. 1976Quincy, M.E.Series: Cody (1 episode)
  42. 1976What's Happening!!Series: Mr. Logan (1 episode)
  43. 1975On the RocksSeries (24 episodes)
  44. 1975The JeffersonsSeries: Michael (2 episodes)
  45. 1974Police WomanSeries (1 episode)
  46. 1974Harry OSeries (4 episodes)
  47. 1974SidekicksFilm: Max
  48. 1974Herbie Rides AgainFilm
  49. 1974Good TimesSeries (3 episodes)
  50. 1973The MagicianSeries: Jonathan Gordon (1 episode)
  51. 1972Kung FuSeries: Caleb Brown (2 episodes)
  52. 1972The WaltonsSeries: Harley Foster (7 episodes)
  53. 1972Cool BreezeFilm: Harry, Policeman (uncredited)
  54. 1972Sanford and SonSeries: Officer 'Smitty' Smith (20 episodes)
  55. 1971CannonSeries (3 episodes)
  56. 1966That GirlSeries (3 episodes)
  57. 1955GunsmokeSeries: Widge Spott (1 episode)

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