Dick Anthony Williams

Born: 1934-08-09

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

Richard Anthony Williams (August 9, 1934 – February 16, 2012) was an American actor. Williams is best known for his starring performances on Broadway in The Poison Tree, What the Wine-Sellers Buy and Black Picture Show. Williams also had notable roles in 1970s blaxploitation films such as The Mack and Slaughter's Big Rip-Off.

Known For

Edward Scissorhands
Dog Day Afternoon
Blood and Bone
The Rapture
The Jerk
The Deep
The Players Club
X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Mo' Better Blues
Gardens of Stone

Top Movie Credits

Edward Scissorhands Officer Allen
The Players Club Mr. Armstrong
X-Men: The Mutant Watch Sen. Frank Radler
Mo' Better Blues Big Stop Williams
Gardens of Stone Slasher Williams