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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.
Remembering Michael K. Williams. 69 Videos. 99+ Photos. Emmy-nominated actor and producer Michael Kenneth Williams was one of his generation's most respected and acclaimed talents.
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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. Widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time, the HBO crime drama series The Wire takes place in the streets of Baltimore, Maryland, and chronicles the city’s drug scene as the dealers go toe-to-toe with the local law enforcement as they attempt to crack down on the illegal drug trade; each season tackles various institutions of the city as they interact with the authorities.
- Boardwalk Empire. The critically-acclaimed HBO period crime drama series Boardwalk Empire is set during the 1920s at the dawn of the Prohibition Era, centering on respected Atlantic City politician Enoch “Nucky” Thompson as he interacts with historical figures like notorious mobsters and fellow politicians while leading a double life as a powerful gangster.
- Bessie. Queen Latifah served up a dazzling performance as legendary blues singer Bessie Smith in the 2015 HBO original film Bessie, depicting the influential Black musician’s humble beginnings in Tennessee and subsequent rise to prominence that resulted in her being coined “The Empress of Blues.”
- When They See Us. With an exceptional ensemble cast including Michael K. Williams, Blair Underwood, and Vera Farmiga, the 2019 crime drama miniseries When They See Us chronicles the events surrounding the 1989 Central Park jogger case, in which five juvenile males of color were falsely accused of raping a white woman and were prosecuted for the assault.
by pbn | created - 07 Sep 2021 | updated - 08 Sep 2021 | Public. Michael Kenneth Williams passed away much too soon. He was best known for these widely praised TV roles.
Michael Kenneth Williams. Highest Rated: 95% 12 Years a Slave (2013) Lowest Rated: 12% When the Bough Breaks (2016) Birthday: Nov 22, 1966. Birthplace: Flatbush, New York, USA.
