Clarence Williams III

Birth Name:

Clarence Williams

Birth Place:

New York City, New York, United States

Profession

Actor

Was an artist-in-residence in the mid-1960s for Brandeis University in St․ Waltham, Mass
Formerly married to late actress Gloria Foster, who was best known for playing the Oracle in "The Matrix" and "The Matrix Reloaded․"
Born to a musician, and is the grandson of jazz composer and pianist Clarence Williams
Has an uncredited appearance as a message runner in the 1959 film "Pork Chop Hill․"
Reportedly first became interested in acting after accidentally walking onstage at a Harlem theater
Served with the U․S․ Air Force for two years before making his 1960 Broadway debut in "The Long Dream․"
Played drug dealer and crime boss Samson Simpson in the 1998 drug comedy "Half Baked․"
Is well known for playing Linc Hayes on the TV series "The Mod Squad․"
Portrayed the recurring character Philby in the "Mystery Woman" series of made-for-TV films
After "Mod Squad's" last season, he made a point to avoid films within the blaxploitation subgenre, instead choosing to star in theater productions and work as a prolific character actor in TV and film

1998Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
1998Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2000Image Award - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture:Nominated
2004TV Land Award - Most Memorable Mane:Nominated
2007Image Award - Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Mini-Series or Dramatic Special:Nominated

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