Hal Williams
Known for Acting · 57 credits
- Born
- 1938-12-14 (age 87)
- Place of birth
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
Biography
Halroy Candis Williams is 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.
Known For
TV Shows (35)
Knots Landing
1979
as Magazine Owner
Magnum, P.I.
1980
as Dave, the DJ
Parks and Recreation
2009
as Albert Meagle
Hill Street Blues
1981
The Waltons
1972
as Harley Foster
Quincy, M.E.
1976
as Cody
Night Court
1984
as Head Bailiff Reedy
L.A. Law
1986
as Councilman Marcus Cooke
T. J. Hooker
1982
as Officer Brian
Cannon
1971
Police Woman
1974
Tales from the Crypt
1989
as Nick Ciola
Gunsmoke
1955
as Widge Spott
Matlock
2024
as Autry Tucker
The Jeffersons
1975
as Michael
Moesha
1996
as Rosevelt Mitchell
That Girl
1966
Sanford and Son
1972
as Officer 'Smitty' Smith
227
1985
as Lester Jenkins
Good Times
1974
Harry O
1974
Suddenly Susan
1996
as Jim
The White Shadow
1978
as Henry Judd
What's Happening!!
1976
as Mr. Logan
The Magician
1973
as Jonathan Gordon
A Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
as Lester Jenkins
Moonlight
2007
as 70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond
Mr. Mayor
2021
as Walt
Roots: The Next Generations
1979
as Aleck Haley
The First Family
2012
as George
The Sinbad Show
1993
Private Benjamin
1981
as Ted Ross
On the Rocks
1975
Sanford
1980
Kung Fu
1972
as Caleb Brown
Movies (22)
Guess Who
2005
as Howard Jones
Flight
2012
as Whip's Dad (voice)
The Rookie
1990
as Powell
Herbie Rides Again
1974
Private Benjamin
1980
as Sgt. L.C. Ross
Hardcore
1979
as Big Dick Blaque
The Escape Artist
1982
as Cop at Mayor's Office
The Cherokee Kid
1996
as Rev. Peel
Generation Gap
2008
as Mac
Night Club
2011
as Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night
Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery
1978
as Boneyard
Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paige
1981
as Carl Roberts
Snow 2: Brain Freeze
2008
as Henry Mays
The West Side Waltz
1995
as Jonno
Sidekicks
1974
as Max
Cool Breeze
1972
as Harry, Policeman (uncredited)
On the Nickel
1980
as Paul
The Young Landlords
1983
as Mr. Williams
The Sky Is Gray
1980
as Preacher
The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There
1985
Percy & Thunder
1993
as Jiti Kalumbi
All the Money in the World
1983
as Mr. Stowe
About Hal Williams
Halroy Candis Williams is 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. With 57 credits spanning from 1955 to 2024, Hal Williams has appeared in 22 films and 35 TV shows.
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Most Popular Hal Williams Movies
- Guess Who (2005) — as Howard Jones
- Flight (2012) — as Whip's Dad (voice)
- The Rookie (1990) — as Powell
- Herbie Rides Again (1974)
- Private Benjamin (1980) — as Sgt. L.C. Ross
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