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
Blood and Bone
Dog Day Afternoon
The Jerk
The Deep
The Rapture
Summer Rental
X-Men: The Mutant Watch
Freeman
Mo' Better Blues

Top Movie Credits

Edward Scissorhands Officer Allen
Summer Rental Dan Gardner
X-Men: The Mutant Watch Sen. Frank Radler
Freeman Freeman
Mo' Better Blues Big Stop Williams