Mykelti Williamson Biography

Fast Facts

• Was nominated for a Humanitas Prize in 2003 for "Boomtown․"
• Studied television and film at Los Angeles City College and transferred to Gene Evans Motion Picture School in San Jose to earn a certificate in Cinematography and Film Production
• As a child, he danced as an alternate member of The Lockers troupe on the variety show "Soul Train․"
• Notable television roles include Detective Bobby "Fearless" Smith in "Boomtown" and Brian Hastings in "24․"
• After playing the shrimp-loving soldier Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue in "Forest Gump," doors began to open for him as an actor
• Appeared on the cover of the Hungarian publication "Cinema" in July 1997
• In high school, he showed his considerable athletic ability in sports such as football and basketball