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BornDecember 14, 1938
DiedJuly 15, 2026 (age 87)
Place of birthColumbus, Ohio, USA
Film credits22
Hal Williams
DeceasedKnown for Acting
Biography
Halroy Candis Williams was an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith on Sanford and Son, Harley Foster on The Waltons, and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990.
Filmography
Flight
2012
as Whip's Dad (voice)
Night Club
2011
as Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night
Snow 2: Brain Freeze
2008
as Henry Mays
Generation Gap
2008
as Mac
Guess Who
2005
as Howard Jones
The Cherokee Kid
1996
as Rev. Peel
The West Side Waltz
1995
as Jonno
Percy & Thunder
1993
as Jiti Kalumbi
The Rookie
1990
as Powell
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
All the Money in the World
1983
as Mr. Stowe
The Young Landlords
1983
as Mr. Williams
The Escape Artist
1982
as Cop at Mayor's Office
Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
1981
as Carl Roberts
Private Benjamin
1980
as Sgt. L.C. Ross
On the Nickel
1980
as Paul
The Sky Is Gray
1980
as Preacher
Hardcore
1979
as Big Dick Blaque
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
1978
as Boneyard
Sidekicks
1974
as Max
Herbie Rides Again
1974
Cool Breeze
1972
as Harry, Policeman (uncredited)