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Billy 'Sly' Williams

Known For
Acting
Born
January 1, 1968
Active Years
1984–2025 (42 Years)
Total Credits
54 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 1, 1968 54 credits
54
Total Credits
1984–2025
42 Years Career Span
30
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

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Name: Billy 'Sly' Williams.
Also known as: Billy Williams, Billy Sly Williams.
Profession: Actor (Known for acting).
Known credits: 53.
Gender: Male.
Birthday: January 1, 1968.
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Billy 'Sly' Williams is an actor who has 53 known credits. He is also known by the names Billy Williams and Billy Sly Williams. According to records, he is male and his birthday is listed as January 1,

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Career

Career overview

Billy Sly Williams, also known as Billy Williams, is a male actor with fifty-three known credits in movies and television shows. His biographical records indicate that he was born on January 1, 1968.

This individual is distinct from William December Williams Jr., who is also known as Billy Dee Williams. The latter is an American actor, novelist, and painter born on April 6, 1937, who has appeared in over one hundred films and television roles across six decades.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

The Family Business: New Orleans
The Other, Gold
Comfort
WhitneyMy Favorite FiveThe Sin Seer
ExtantFlytrap4PlayThe Heartbreaker's Revenge
The Last LetterNotes from Dad
The Marriage Chronicles
Shameless
DollhouseBlack Dynamite
Californication
Happy FeetCrash Landing
Living with FranLil' Pimp
NCISPhone BoothLost Treasure
Air Panic
Gone in Sixty SecondsAmerican VirginMore Dogs Than BonesSonic ImpactHousebound
PopularBlue StreakLate Last Night
Brimstone
The PracticeAn American Vampire Story
The Steve Harvey ShowMoeshaPacific BluePacific Blue
JAG
Drop Squad
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman
MartinMission of Justice
The Story LadyThe Owl
Beverly Hills, 90210Predator 2Voodoo Dawn
Family MattersDoogie Howser, M.D.
The Cosby ShowCharles in Charge

Full Filmography

54 titles
  • The Family Business: New Orleans (2025) as Fred
  • The Other, Gold (2024) as Hank Henry
  • Comfort (2016) as Eddie
  • Whitney (2015) as Pastor Marvin Winans
  • My Favorite Five (2015) as Barry
  • The Sin Seer (2015) as Billy Shevers
  • Extant (2014) as Klebald
  • Flytrap (2014) as Rondell
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  • 4Play (2014) as Mr. Styles
  • The Heartbreaker's Revenge (2014)
  • The Last Letter (2013) as Detective Snow
  • Notes from Dad (2013) as Cyrus
  • The Marriage Chronicles (2012) as Ethel Jackson
  • Shameless (2011) as Linc Donner
  • Dollhouse (2009) as Concert Promoter
  • Black Dynamite (2009) as Willy Sly
  • Californication (2007) as Security Guard
  • Happy Feet (2006) as (voice)
  • Crash Landing (2006) as Sergeant Mac Peterson
  • Living with Fran (2005)
  • Lil' Pimp (2005) as Additional Voices (voice)
  • NCIS (2003) as Francis 'Cheech' Del Conte
  • Phone Booth (2003) as (voice)
  • Lost Treasure (2003) as Joey Muinez
  • Air Panic (2002) as Ray
  • Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000) as Cop
  • American Virgin (2000) as Blood
  • More Dogs Than Bones (2000) as Uniform Cop 2
  • Sonic Impact (2000) as Sam Hobbs
  • Housebound (2000) as Greg
  • Popular (1999) as Troy
  • Blue Streak (1999) as Cop in Gem Store Elevator
  • Late Last Night (1999) as Orderly
  • Brimstone (1998) as Rendezvous Hotel Owner
  • The Practice (1997) as Marcus Robbins
  • An American Vampire Story (1997) as Pets R Us Guy
  • The Steve Harvey Show (1996) as Bartender
  • Moesha (1996) as Security Guard
  • Pacific Blue (1996)
  • Pacific Blue (1996) as Bobby Bell
  • JAG (1995) as Sergeant Davies
  • Drop Squad (1994) as Huey
  • Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Lamont
  • Martin (1992) as Audience Member #2
  • Mission of Justice (1992) as Jimmy Parker
  • The Story Lady (1991) as Rapper
  • The Owl (1991) as Gullett
  • Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Devo Damars
  • Predator 2 (1990) as Paramedic
  • Voodoo Dawn (1990) as Miles
  • Family Matters (1989) as Ken
  • Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989) as Clayton Wilburn
  • The Cosby Show (1984) as Lenny
  • Charles in Charge (1984) as Tyrone Sampson

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Billy 'Sly' Williams best known for?

Billy 'Sly' Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Sin Seer (2015), Extant (2014), Flytrap (2014), Shameless (2011).

When and where was Billy 'Sly' Williams born?

Billy 'Sly' Williams was born on January 1, 1968.

How many credits does Billy 'Sly' Williams have?

Billy 'Sly' Williams has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2025.

What is Billy 'Sly' Williams's background in cinema and television?

Subject: Billy 'Sly' Williams (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use only provided sources. No invented details. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Word count target: 90-130 words. Source [1]: Billy 'Sly' Willia...

Billy 'Sly' Williams by the numbers

54credits
32films
22TV series
1984–2025active years

Age in their best-rated roles

  • Shameless (2011) as Linc Donner — aged about 43
  • The Practice (1997) as Marcus Robbins — aged about 29
  • Californication (2007) as Security Guard — aged about 39
  • NCIS (2003) as Francis 'Cheech' Del Conte — aged about 35
  • Brimstone (1998) as Rendezvous Hotel Owner — aged about 30
  • Martin (1992) as Audience Member #2 — aged about 24

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