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Dick Anthony Williams(1934-2012)

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Dick Anthony Williams
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Dick Anthony Williams was born on 9 August 1934 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He was an actor, known for Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Jerk (1979) and Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He was married to Gloria Edwards. He died on 16 February 2012 in Van Nuys, California, USA.
BornAugust 9, 1934
DiedFebruary 16, 2012(77)
BornAugust 9, 1934
DiedFebruary 16, 2012(77)
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Known for

Johnny Depp in Edward Scissorhands (1990)
Edward Scissorhands
7.9
  • Officer Allen
  • 1990
Steve Martin in The Jerk (1979)
The Jerk
7.1
  • Taj
  • 1979
Al Pacino and John Cazale in Dog Day Afternoon (1975)
Dog Day Afternoon
8.0
  • Limo Driver
  • 1975
Michael Jai White in Blood and Bone (2009)
Blood and Bone
6.7
  • Roberto
  • 2009

Credits

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Actor

  • Grizzly II: Revenge (2020)
    Grizzly II: Revenge
    2.7
    • Charlie Hill
    • 2020
  • Shadow Hills
    TV Movie
    • 2011
  • Breathe (2010)
    Breathe
    7.7
    Short
    • Pence
    • 2010
  • Michael Jai White in Blood and Bone (2009)
    Blood and Bone
    6.7
    • Roberto
    • 2009
  • Adam Clark, Patrick Gorman, Ted Lange, and Harrison Page in Players at the Poker Palace (2008)
    Players at the Poker Palace
    TV Series
    • Dick
    • 2008
  • Ally Sheedy, Ruby Dee, and Kate Siegel in Steam (2007)
    Steam
    5.3
    • August
    • 2007
  • The Stolen Moments of September
    6.7
    • Asa Jamir
    • Henry Washington
    • 2007
  • Virgin Again (2004)
    Virgin Again
    6.1
    • David
    • 2004
  • Jonah
    Short
    • Elder Jonah
    • 2003
  • Robert Townsend in Black Listed (2003)
    Black Listed
    5.5
    Video
    • Missouri
    • 2003
  • Michael Chiklis in The Shield (2002)
    The Shield
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Reverend Neal Cook
    • 2002
  • Debi Mazar, Paul Sorvino, Ellen Burstyn, Kristin Bauer, Sonny Marinelli, and Heather Dubrow in That's Life (2000)
    That's Life
    7.5
    TV Series
    • 2001
  • Snoop Dogg, Master P, and Silkk the Shocker in Hot Boyz (2000)
    Hot Boyz
    4.2
    Video
    • Harold
    • 2000
  • Ashli Adams, Tyrone Burton, Suzzanne Douglas, Reagan Gomez-Preston, Robert Townsend, and Curtis Williams in The Parent 'Hood (1995)
    The Parent 'Hood
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Dr. Lathum
    • 1999
  • A Room Without Doors (1998)
    A Room Without Doors
    Short
    • Clem
    • 1998

Videos3

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The Players Club
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Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Dick A. Williams
  • Height
    • 6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
  • Born
    • August 9, 1934
    • Chicago, Illinois, USA
  • Died
    • February 16, 2012
    • Van Nuys, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Gloria Edwards? - February 12, 1988 (her death, 2 children)
  • Other works
    Performed with actor Taurean Blacque in Jeff Stetson's Audelco Award-winning play "The Meeting" at the New Federal Theatre (NYC, USA).
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Interviews
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

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  • Trivia
    On Broadway, earned consecutive Tony Award nominations as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic): in 1974 for "What the Wine Sellers Buy" and in 1975 for "Black Picture Show,:

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