Delaney Williams
Biography
Delaney Williams is an American actor from Washington, D.C. He is known for his work in the HBO drama The Wire, where he played a recurring guest star as homicide sergeant Jay Landsman. Williams also appeared in HBO's mini-series The Corner, which brought him to the attention of the producers who worked on The Corner prior to casting The Wire. Born on December 12, 1962, in Washington, D.C., Williams has a career spanning multiple credits, with 31 known credits to his name. He is a male actor with a content score of 100.
Career overview
Delaney Williams is an American actor from Washington, D.C. He has appeared in various acting roles throughout his career. Williams' work on the HBO mini-series "The Corner" brought him to the attention of the producers, who were also involved in the production of "The Wire."
As a recurring guest star on the HBO drama "The Wire," Williams played the role of homicide sergeant Jay Landsman. This role is one of his notable appearances in the series. Delaney Williams has also been involved in other projects, although specific details about these roles are not provided.
Delaney Williams has a significant number of acting credits, with 31 known credits to his name. His work spans various genres and formats, including film and television. The available information does not provide further details about his specific roles or the nature of his projects.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
31 titles- Drink and Be Merry (2025) as Ray
- The Shadow Wrangler (2024) as Peter
- We Own This City (2022) as Kevin Davis
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Chuck Feld
- Evil (2019) as Father Zimmer
- Marvel's The Punisher (2017) as O'Connor
- Good Enough (2017) as Lee Mulhroney
- MacGyver (2016) as Daniel Hawkes
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Warden Jay Scott
- Beneath the Harvest Sky (2013) as James
- Elementary (2012) as Joseph Tommolino
- Veep (2012) as Joe Walker
- Blue Bloods (2010) as Bureau Chief Dennis Egan
- You Don't Know Jack (2010) as Detective #1
- Red (2008) as Gun shop manager
- The Wire Odyssey (2007) as Self
- Cold Case (2003) as Fred Calvin (2003)
- Head of State (2003) as Teamster
- The Wire (2002) as Jay Landsman
- Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) as Ernie Dominguez
- The District (2000) as Captain Franklin Mills
- The Corner (2000)
- Young Americans (2000) as Groundskeeper
- Cecil B. Demented (2000) as Teamster
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as John Buchanan
- Pecker (1998) as Construction Worker
- A Case Against Karen (1998) as Sebastian Carter
- Contact (1997) as Believer #1 (uncredited)
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Joey Grimaldi
- Up in the Hills as Barry
- The Roswell Report as Dr. Athelstan Spilhaus
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Delaney Williams best known for?
Delaney Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including We Own This City (2022), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Evil (2019), Marvel's The Punisher (2017).
When and where was Delaney Williams born?
Delaney Williams was born on December 12, 1962 in Washington, DC.
How many credits does Delaney Williams have?
Delaney Williams has accumulated over 31 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1993 to 2025.
What is Delaney Williams's background in cinema and television?
Delaney Williams is an American actor from Washington, D.C. He is known for his work in the HBO drama The Wire, where he played a recurring guest star as homicide sergeant Jay Landsman. Williams also appeared in HBO's mini-series The Corner, which brought him to the attention of the producers who worked on The Corner p...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Wire (2002) as Jay Landsman — aged about 39
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Warden Jay Scott — aged about 51
- Marvel's The Punisher (2017) as O'Connor — aged about 54
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Joey Grimaldi — aged about 30
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as John Buchanan — aged about 36
- Evil (2019) as Father Zimmer — aged about 56
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