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Life is good for Hal Williams. The veteran actor — now in his 80s — is healthy, still working, and better-known than ever. And with good reason. As LAPD Officer Smith, Williams and partner Howard Platt (as Officer Hopkins, aka “Hoppy”) gave the groundbreaking, Norman Lear sitcom some of its funniest and most socially relevant moments.
Apr 18, 2024 · Hal Williams has short dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. He stands at a height of 6ft 2ins (1.88m), however, information about his weight, vital statistics, biceps size, and shoe size isn’t available. Personal Life. Hal Williams has been married twice, and is the father of three children.
Sep 24, 2022 · Since the 1970s, Hal Williams has been gracing our television screens in roles that ranged from the small to the larger-than-life. All the while, he has done it with passion, grace, and kindness. You may know Williams best for his role as Lester Jenkins on the famed ’80s sitcom, 227 or his role as Officer Smitty on Sanford and Son.
Jan 3, 2023 · Columbus Native Hal Williams Made a Hollywood Bet That’s Still Paying Off. Five decades ago, the veteran actor left Ohio behind, finding success on “Sanford and Son,” “The Waltons,” “227” and other TV shows and movies. One Wednesday evening in 1968, Hal Williams walked out the door of his Brentnell Avenue home with two pistols and ...
Mar 13, 2023 · Hal Williams is an accomplished African American actor, renowned for his notable contributions to the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, he went on to gain recognition for his recurring roles in popular television sitcoms like Sanford and Son, The Waltons, and 227. In the early 1960s, Williams began his acting career in ...
Sep 21, 2022 · Hal Williams, who is originally from Ohio, moved to California in the year of 1968 a single father with three children to pursue his acting career. Hal has a love for the theater and has been attending the “National Black Theater Festival” in Winston Salem, North Carolina since 1991 and encouraged me to do so as well.
1975. Run, Don't Walk. Generation Gap. Guess Who. The Escape Artist. Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige. The West Side Waltz. Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery. Percy and Thunder.
