Clarence Williams III (I) (1939–2021) |
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Born on August 21, 1939, the son of a displaced musician, Harlem-born actor Clarence Williams III was raised by his musical grandparents, the legendary jazz and boogie-woogie composer/pianist Clarence Williams, who wrote such classics as "T'Aint Nobody's Business If I Do" and "Baby, Won't You Please Come Home," and blues singer Eva Taylor. While ...
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Born:in New York City, New York, USADied:(age 81) in Los Angeles, California, USA |
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Actor (100 credits)
Actor (100 credits)
2009
Burn Notice
(TV Series)
Jean Pierre's Father
Jean Pierre's Father
- Truth and Reconciliation
(2009)
... Jean Pierre's Father
2005-2007
American Dragon: Jake Long
(TV Series)
Councilor Andam / Counselor Andam
Councilor Andam / Counselor Andam
- The Hong Kong Longs
(2007)
... Councilor Andam (voice)
- Being Human
(2007)
... Councilor Andam (voice)
- The Halloween Bash
(2005)
... Counselor Andam (voice)
- Dragon Summit
(2005)
... Counselor Andam (voice)
2003-2007
Mystery Woman
(TV Series)
Philby / Man in Jail
Philby / Man in Jail
- In the Shadows
(2007)
... Philby
- Redemption
(2006)
... Philby
- Oh Baby
(2006)
... Philby
- Wild West Mystery
(2006)
... Philby
- At First Sight
(2006)
... Philby
2004
Karen Sisco
(TV Series)
Detective Dave Campos
Detective Dave Campos
- He Was a Friend of Mine
(2004)
... Detective Dave Campos
2003
Skin
(TV Mini Series)
Vincent Quordon
Vincent Quordon
- Secrets & Lies
(2003)
... Vincent Quordon
- Pilot
(2003)
... Vincent Quordon
2002
Ja Rule featuring Ashanti, Vita & Charli Baltimore: Down 4 U
(Music Video)
Clarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III
2002
Judging Amy
(TV Series)
Joe McKenzie
Joe McKenzie
- Men Aren't Monsters
(2002)
... Joe McKenzie
- Women in Cacti with a Curled Up Rat
(2002)
... Joe McKenzie
1998
Shepherd
(uncredited)
1997
Walker, Texas Ranger
(TV Series)
Deputy Commissioner Luther Dobbs
Deputy Commissioner Luther Dobbs
- Mr. Justice
(1997)
... Deputy Commissioner Luther Dobbs
1990
Twin Peaks
(TV Series)
FBI Agent Roger Hardy
FBI Agent Roger Hardy
- Episode #2.11
(1990)
... FBI Agent Roger Hardy
- Episode #2.10
(1990)
... FBI Agent Roger Hardy
1990
Shades of LA
(TV Series)
Det. Roscoe Phillips
Det. Roscoe Phillips
- Some Like It Cold
(1990)
... Det. Roscoe Phillips
1990
Nasty Boys
(TV Series)
John Culver
John Culver
- Kill or Be Killed: Part 2
(1990)
... John Culver
- Kill or Be Killed
(1990)
... John Culver
1985
Miami Vice
(TV Series)
Maximilian 'Legba' Ildefonse
Maximilian 'Legba' Ildefonse
- Tale of the Goat
(1985)
... Maximilian 'Legba' Ildefonse
1983-1985
T.J. Hooker
(TV Series)
Walker Redding / Martin / Phil Decker
Walker Redding / Martin / Phil Decker
- Homecoming
(1985)
... Walker Redding
- Deadlock
(1984)
... Martin
- Sweet Sixteen and Dead
(1983)
... Phil Decker
1984
ABC Afterschool Specials
(TV Series)
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Simpson
- The Hero Who Couldn't Read
(1984)
... Mr. Simpson
1984
Hill Street Blues
(TV Series)
Lester Menley
Lester Menley
- Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow
(1984)
... Lester Menley
1974
Orson Welles' Great Mysteries
(TV Series)
John Cambridge
John Cambridge
- The Furnished Room
(1974)
... John Cambridge
1968-1973
Mod Squad
(TV Series)
Linc Hayes / Lincoln Hayes
Linc Hayes / Lincoln Hayes
- And Once for My Baby
(1973)
... Linc Hayes
- Cry Uncle
(1973)
... Linc Hayes
- The Night Holds Terror
(1973)
... Linc Hayes
- Scion of Death
(1973)
... Linc Hayes
- Put Out the Welcome Mat for Death
(1973)
... Linc Hayes
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Thanks (2 credits)
Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (13 credits)
Self (13 credits)
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Archive footage (4 credits)
Archive footage (4 credits)
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Alternate Names:
Clarence WilliamsHeight:
5' 11" (1.8 m)Spouse:
Gloria Foster (divorced)Children:
Jamey Phillips
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