Hal Williams

Birth Name:

Halrold Candis Williams

Birth Place:

Columbus, Ohio, United States

Profession

Actor

Has served as the host of an annually broadcasted, Louisiana-based telethon for the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
Began his career as a community theater performer while involved with the Ohio Youth Commission
Quote: "It all started with theater․ It's my love․ I do theater any chance I get, whether I get paid or not․"
Was reportedly fired from "The Jimmy Stewart Show" in 1971 on the insistence of the show's star, James Stewart
His two most notable roles were those of Officer 'Smitty' on "Sanford and Son" and Lester Jenkins on the NBC series "227․"
Is both known and respected for being able to balance dramatic roles with comedic ones, a versatility he has long strived to maintain
Known for his on-screen roles in several Sinbad-starring productions during the 1990s
Has been actively involved in show business since the 1960s, with acting gigs in each of the last 5 decades

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