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IMDb profile of Michael Kenneth Williams, who died in 2021. See his filmography, awards, trivia, photos and videos for his roles in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, 12 Years a Slave and more.
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Michael Kenneth Williams (November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021) was an American actor. He rose to fame for his acclaimed portrayals of Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire (2002–2008) and Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014).
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- The Wire (HBO Max) David Simon’s HBO crime epic The Wire shows how the lives of those on opposite sides of the law and different neighborhoods of Baltimore, Maryland, are connected in one way or another, including series standout, Omar Little (Michael K. Williams), a modern-day Robin Hood in a trench-coat.
- Boardwalk Empire (HBO Max) Set in Prohibition era Atlantic City, New Jersey, the HBO period crime drama Boardwalk Empire tells the story of the unforgettable characters who found a way to become not only profitable and successful with their various businesses but also feared for the manner in which they operate said businesses for better or worse.
- 12 Years A Slave (Hulu) Steve McQueen’s harrowing biographical drama 12 Years a Slave tells the story of Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejofor) a free African-American man living in New York who is kidnapped and sold into slavery in the years leading up to the Civil War, kicking off more than a decade in captivity and failed attempts to free himself from the shackles of the south.
- Lovecraft Country (HBO Max) Set in the Jim Crow American South, the HBO horror drama series Lovecraft Country tells the story of Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he sets off on a journey to locate his missing father Montrose Freeman (Michael K. Williams), uncovering several monsters (both man and non-human) along the way.
Find out the full list of movies and TV shows that Michael K. Williams has acted in, hosted, or narrated. See his credits from The Wire to Lovecraft Country, and more.
- Tariq Khalil - Inherent Vice
- Ken Jones - When We Rise
- Robert - 12 Years A Slave
- Leonard Pine - Hap & Leonard
- Jack Gee - Bessie
- Freddy Knight - The Night of
- Bobby Mccray - When They See Us
- Montrose Freeman - Lovecraft Country
- Chalky White - Boardwalk Empire
- Omar Little - The Wire
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Often cast in intensely dramatic roles, Williams showcased how funny he was in Paul Thomas Anderson's 1970s-set stoner detective comedy Inherent Vice. After finishing the role of Tariq Khalil, Williams spoke at the New York Film Festivalabout how excited and nervous he was to come from the fast-paced world of TV and work with director Paul Thomas A...
Another memorable performance was Williams' searing turn as HIV-positive veteran and gay rights activist Ken Jones in the 8-part miniseries When We Rise. The show documented the compassion, humanity, and dogged determination to fight for equal rights for the LGBTQ+ community in 1970s San Francisco. RELATED: 9 Best TV Episodes That Feature Pride As ...
In yet another important true story, Williams' brought heartbreaking humanity to his role as Robert in the Best Picture-winning12 Years A Slave. Despite limited screen time and minimal lines of dialogue, Williams is able to convey through his eyes and body language a long history of hurt and abuse, especially in the scene where he's bound in the ba...
After Williams showcased his funny side in Inherent Vice, he was ideally cast in the role of Leonard Pine in the darkly comedic mystery series Hap & Leonard. As a Vietnam vet with severe anger management issues, Williams stole the show away from seasoned actors like James Purefoy and Brian Dennehy. RELATED: Hap & Leonard - 10 Things You Didn't Know...
With the added pressure of accurately portraying another real-life character, Williams earned his first Primetime Emmy and Satellite Award nominations for his role as Jack Gee in Bessie, the HBO musical biopic and one of Queen Latifah's best movies. After marrying the popular blues singer Bessie Smith in 1923, Jack became his wife's business manage...
Williams deservingly earned his second Primetime Emmy nomination for his commanding performance as Freddy Knight on the HBO miniseries The Night Of. As the highly intelligent prisoner who runs his own economy from the inside, Freddy goes out of his way to help a young man named Naz (Riz Ahmed) who may or may not be rightly booked for murder. RELATE...
It's clear that Williams was a socially conscious actor who aligned himself with important, real-life stories that can make a difference. As such, he earned his fourth Primetime Emmy nod for his role as Bobby McCray, the compassionate father of Antron McCray, one of the five wrongfully accused Central Park Five Members in one of Netflix's best mini...
The profound sadness of Williams' passing is compounded by the fact he just earned his fifth and most recent Primetime Emmy nod for his role as Montrose Freeman in the HBO original series Lovecraft Country. As Atticus' (Jonathan Majors) obstinate and opinionated father, the tough love he shows actually steels the young man for the perilous monsters...
With 56 episodes aired between 2010 to 2014, Albert "Chalky" White is the longest performance Williams gave in his illustrious career. With a peerlessly powerful screen presence, the likable Boardwalk Empire racketeerwas not only a loyal affiliate of Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), but he was the de facto spokesman for the Black community as a whol...
A landmark character in a watershed TV show, Williams completely redefined what TV villains looked like when he assumed the role of Omar Little on HBO's hit crime drama The Wire. Genuinely terrifying and endearingly tender at once, Omar is a Baltimore stick-up man feared by anyone on either side of the law that dares to cross his path. With his tra...
A tribute to the late actor who starred in The Wire, Boardwalk Empire, 12 Years A Slave, and more. See his most memorable performances ranked by Screen Rant, from Inherent Vice to Lovecraft Country.
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Jun 20, 2023 · MovieWeb lists the best performances of the late actor Michael K. Williams, who starred in films like 12 Years a Slave, RoboCop, and Breaking. See his roles, genres, and awards in this tribute article.
Filmography. Actor: FILM. Life During Wartime ....Allen (2010) Brooklyn's Finest....Red (2010) The Road.... The Thief (2009) Wonderful World .... Ibu (2009)
