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Darnell Williams Biography

Birth Name:Darnell Williams

Birth Place:London, England,

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Director

Fast Facts

  • Williams began his career as a regular dancer on the musical variety show "Soul Train" during the 1970s

Awards

  • 1982Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 1983Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
  • 1985Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: winner
  • 1994Special Award-: winner
  • 1996Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 1996Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor: nominated
  • 2003Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Daytime Serial: nominated
  • 2011Gold Derby TV Award-Lead Actor - Daytime Drama: winner
  • 2011Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series: winner
  • 2012Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Silver Telly-People's Telly - Online Video/Shows/Segments: winner