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 ... See full bio »

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Known For

Kenraalin tytär
Kenraalin tytär Colonel Fowler
(1999)
Pelin henki
Pelin henki Merlin
(2000)
Sekopäät
Sekopäät Samson Simpson
(1998)
The Butler
The Butler Maynard
(2013)
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Filmography

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 2018 Mr. Malevolent
Roscoe
 2016 Snowbird (Short)
Bob
 2015 Empire (TV Series)
Huey Jarvis
- True Love Never (2015) ... Huey Jarvis
 2013/I The Butler
Maynard
 2010 Memphis Beat (TV Series)
Leroy Hitch
- I Shall Not Be Moved (2010) ... Leroy Hitch
 2010 Justified (TV Series)
Mr. Jones
- Long in the Tooth (2010) ... Mr. Jones
 2009/II A Day in the Life
Sam
 2009 Todistettavasti syyllinen (TV Series)
Henry 'Pops' Walters
- Officer Down (2009) ... Henry 'Pops' Walters
 2009 Burn Notice (TV Series)
Jean Pierre's Father
- Truth and Reconciliation (2009) ... Jean Pierre's Father
 2009 The Way of War
Mac
 2007 American Gangster
Bumpy Johnson (uncredited)
 2007 The Blue Hour
Ridley
 2005-2007 Jake Long - amerikkalainen lohikäärme (TV Series)
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
- In the Shadows (2007) ... Philby
- Redemption (2006) ... Philby
- Oh Baby (2006) ... Philby
- Wild West Mystery (2006) ... Philby
- At First Sight (2006) ... Philby
Show all 11 episodes
 2005 Lapsuuteni luuserina (TV Series)
Mr. Tate
- Everybody Hates Basketball (2005) ... Mr. Tate
 2005 Constellation
Forest Boxer
 2004 Karen Sisco (TV Series)
Detective Dave Campos
- He Was a Friend of Mine (2004) ... Detective Dave Campos
 2003 Skin (TV Mini Series)
Vincent Quordon
- Secrets & Lies (2003) ... Vincent Quordon
- Pilot (2003) ... Vincent Quordon
 2003 Fastlane (TV Series)
Mr. Hayes
- Dosed (2003) ... Mr. Hayes
- Overkill (2003) ... Mr. Hayes
 2003 The Extreme Team
Zachary
 2003 Miracles (TV Series)
Dr. Bauer
- The Patient (2003) ... Dr. Bauer
 2002 Ja Rule featuring Ashanti, Vita & Charli Baltimore: Down 4 U (Music Video)
Clarence Williams III
 2002 Happy Here and Now
Bill
 2002 Ja Rule feat. Charli Baltimore: Down Ass Chick (Music Video short)
FBI Agent
 2002 Amyn lailla (TV Series)
Joe McKenzie
- Men Aren't Monsters (2002) ... Joe McKenzie
- Women in Cacti with a Curled Up Rat (2002) ... Joe McKenzie
 2001 Philip K. Dickin Impostor
Secretary of Defense (uncredited)
 2001 Tarzanin legenda (TV Series)
- Tarzan and the Fountain (2001) ... (voice)
 2001 Blue Hill Avenue
Benny
 2001/I Mindstorm
Walter Golden
 2000 Kova laki (TV Series)
Latiff Miller
- Burn Baby Burn (2000) ... Latiff Miller
 2000 Ali: An American Hero (TV Movie)
Marcellus Clay
 2000 Resurrection Blvd. (TV Series)
- Hermanos (2000)
 2000 Ritual
Leron / Father
 2000 Pirullisia aikeita
Glitterman
 2000 Pelin henki
Merlin
 1999 Kenraalin tytär
Colonel Fowler
 1999/I Life
Winston Hancock
 1998 Legenda nimeltään 1900
'Jelly Roll' Morton
 1998 Shepherd (uncredited)
 1998 Pimeyden sydän (TV Series)
Carl Adler
- Die Beautiful (1998) ... Carl Adler
 1998 Starstruck
Jarry Wallace
 1998 Last Rites (TV Movie)
Warden George Pierce
 1998 Frogs for Snakes
Huck Hanley
 1998 Sekopäät
Samson Simpson
 1997 The Wonderful World of Disney (TV Series)
Chuck
- Riemukupla seikkailee jälleen (1997) ... Chuck
 1997 Texas Ranger (TV Series)
Deputy Commissioner Luther Dobbs
- Mr. Justice (1997) ... Deputy Commissioner Luther Dobbs
 1997 Millennium (TV Series)
Zero / Kramer
- Sense and Antisense (1997) ... Zero / Kramer
 1997 Hoodlum
Bub Hewlett
 1997 George Wallace (TV Mini Series)
Archie
 1997 Sprung
Grand Daddy
 1997 Soturi
Father Stratton
 1996 Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault (TV Movie)
Coach Pratt
 1996 Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (TV Series)
Omet'iklan
- To the Death (1996) ... Omet'iklan
 1996 Encino Woman (TV Movie)
Javier
 1996 The Silencers
General Greenboro
 1996 The Road to Galveston (TV Movie)
Christopher, the Caretaker
 1995 Crazy Love (TV Series)
The Boss
 1995 Judgement (Short)
Bryant
 1995 The Immortals
Benny Hayes
 1995 Tales from the Hood
Mr. Simms
 1994 The Cosby Mysteries (TV Series)
Eugene Lukes
- Camouflage (1994) ... Eugene Lukes
 1994 New York Undercover (TV Series)
Donald Brooks
- Pilot (1994) ... Donald Brooks
 1994 Muuria vasten (TV Movie)
Chaka
 1993 Sugar Hill
A.R. Skuggs
 1993 Pelurit
Dean
 1993 Father & Son: Dangerous Relations (TV Movie)
Raymond
 1992 Tales from the Crypt (TV Series)
Grady
- Maniac at Large (1992) ... Grady
 1992 Piilokyttä
Taft
 1991 Koira haudattuna (TV Series)
Benjamin Tatsa
- I May Be Wrong (1991) ... Benjamin Tatsa
 1990 Pahat pojat 2 (TV Movie)
John Culver / Vigilante Killer
 1990 Twin Peaks (TV Series)
FBI Agent Roger Hardy
- Episode #2.11 (1990) ... FBI Agent Roger Hardy
- Episode #2.10 (1990) ... FBI Agent Roger Hardy
 1990 Paluu varjoista (TV Series)
Det. Roscoe Phillips
- Some Like It Cold (1990) ... Det. Roscoe Phillips
 1990 Tulikoe (TV Series)
Patrice White
- The Neighborhood (1990) ... Patrice White
 1990 Karhukopla (TV Series)
John Culver
- Kill or Be Killed: Part 2 (1990) ... John Culver
- Kill or Be Killed (1990) ... John Culver
 1990 Mielipuoli kyttä 2
Blum
 1988 Kosto elää
Kalinga
 1988 Perfect Victims
Lt. Kevin White
 1988 The Highwayman (TV Series)
Jessie
- Road Lord (1988) ... Jessie
 1987 Viimeiset syyttömät (TV Movie)
D.J. Johnson
 1986 Pahan otteessa
Bobby Shy
 1985 Hell Town (TV Series)
Duval
- Straight to Hell (1985) ... Duval
 1985 Miami Vice (TV Series)
Maximilian 'Legba' Ildefonse
- Tale of the Goat (1985) ... Maximilian 'Legba' Ildefonse
 1985 Bill Cosby Show (TV Series)
Mr. Thornehill
- Cliff's Birthday (1985) ... Mr. Thornehill
 1983-1985 T.J. Hooker (TV Series)
Walker Redding / Martin / Phil Decker
- Homecoming (1985) ... Walker Redding
- Deadlock (1984) ... Martin
- Sweet Sixteen and Dead (1983) ... Phil Decker
 1984 The House of Dies Drear (TV Movie)
Mayhew Skinner
 1984 Purple Rain
Father
 1984 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV Series)
Mr. Simpson
- The Hero Who Couldn't Read (1984) ... Mr. Simpson
 1984 Hill Street Blues (TV Series)
Lester Menley
- Parting Is Such Sweep Sorrow (1984) ... Lester Menley
 1979 The Littlest Hobo (TV Series)
David
- Boy on Wheels (1979) ... David
 1979 The Return of Mod Squad (TV Movie)
Linc Hayes
 1974 Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (TV Series)
John Cambridge
- The Furnished Room (1974) ... John Cambridge
 1968-1973 The Mod Squad (TV Series)
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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 1968 The Danny Thomas Hour (TV Series)
- Measure of a Man (1968)
 1968 Tarzan (TV Series)
Sorda
- The Professional (1968) ... Sorda
 1967 Viidakkotohtori (TV Series)
Robert Oneko
- Goodbye, Wameru (1967) ... Robert Oneko
 1963 The Cool World
Blood (as Clarence Williams)
 1959 Kuoleman kukkula
Message Runner (uncredited)
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Personal Details

Alternate Names:

Clarence Williams

Height:

5' 11" (1.8 m)

Spouse:

Gloria Foster  (divorced)

Children:

Jamey Phillips

Relatives:

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Personal Quote:

[on appearing in 'The Mod Squad'] I know a little about the street. I used to write numbers. I've seen police take bribes.I do know that a lot of officers love to get these jobs in the ghetto because they can shake people down. I know what's going on, but that has nothing to do with a TV show. I'm not appearing on the show each and every week to seduce people into believing in their police ... See more »

Trivia:

Grandson of jazz and blues entertainers Clarence Williams and Eva Taylor. See more »
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