Gregory Alan Williams
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- June 12, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA
- Active Years
- 1984–2026 (43 Years)
- Total Credits
- 134 credits in database
Acting Born Jun 12, 1956 Des Moines, Iowa, USA 134 credits
Biography
Gregory Alan Williams is an American actor and author born on June 12, 1956. He is known for his role as LAPD Officer Garner Ellerbee in Baywatch. Williams also portrayed Coach Pat Purnell in the USA Network series Necessary Roughness from 2011 until 2013.
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Burgess Jenkins
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David Hasselhoff
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Lee Byung-hun
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Keith David
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Lamman Rucker
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James DuMont
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Elizabeth Becka
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Kevin Sizemore
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Gary Ray Moore
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Dave Maldonado
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Career timeline
The Heir
9-1-1: NashvilleTerry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, LoveRuth & BoazThe Games in Black & White
The Disruptors
Will TrentReunionReunion · DirectorReunion · WriterReunion · Executive Producer
My Perfect WeddingCounty Line: No FearSons 2 the Grave
A Father's LegacyKarenMy Brother's Keeper
The BankerThe WarrantBirdie · Director
The Righteous GemstonesSwamp ThingBrightburnI See YouThe World We Make
The ResidentGod's Not Dead: A Light in DarknessLegal ActionChandler Christmas GetawayFalling in Love Again
ManhuntA Question of FaithAll SaintsMountain TopCreated Equal
MacGyverHidden FiguresGreenleafThe AccountantBilly Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
Chicago MedTerminator GenisysSecrets and LiesPowers90 Minutes in Heaven
Finding CarterMillion Dollar ArmHeroCat Run 2Like a Country Song
Being Mary JaneHeart of the CountryJimmyBetween Sisters
Hornet's NestSomebody's Child
The Lost Valentine
Past LifeSuperman/Batman: ApocalypseMacGruberStomp the Yard 2: HomecomingChristmas Cupid
NCIS: Los AngelesCastleDrop Dead DivaThe Collector4 Minutes
W.Grapes on a Vine
Army WivesDog Days of Summer
Dirty LaundryThe Last Adam
Be CoolLocustsThe Beat
Boston Legal
One Tree HillOld School
MonkEverwood
Crossing Jordan
Boston PublicThe DistrictAqua Teen Hunger ForceRemember the Titans
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitThe SopranosThe West Wing
Mama Flora's Family
The PracticeDying to BelongStagActs of Betrayal
Full Filmography
134 titles- The Heir (2026)
- 9-1-1: Nashville (2025) as Station Chief Harold Foster
- Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love (2025) as Pastor McCabe
- Ruth & Boaz (2025) as Eli
- The Games in Black & White (2025) as Citizen of Atlanta
- The Disruptors (2024) as Steve Russell
- Will Trent (2023) as Drummond Moncrief
- Reunion (2023) as Willie James
- Reunion (2023) Director
- Reunion (2023) Writer
- Reunion (2023) Executive Producer
- Christmas Holidate (2023) as Nick Harper
- Christmas Holidate (2023) Director
- My Perfect Wedding (2022) as James Sinclair
- County Line: No Fear (2022) as Clifford Mullins
- Sons 2 the Grave (2022) as Coach Sam Reardon
- A Father's Legacy (2021) as Robby
- Karen (2021) as Charles Wright
- My Brother's Keeper (2021) as Pops
- The Banker (2020) as Britton Garrett
- The Warrant (2020) as Tucker Macready
- Birdie (2020) Director
- The Righteous Gemstones (2019) as Martin Imari
- Swamp Thing (2019) as Mayor Riley
- Brightburn (2019) as Sheriff Deever
- I See You (2019) as Detective Spitzky
- The World We Make (2019) as Thomas Bishop
- Freshman Year (2019) as Professor Thompson
- The Resident (2018) as Dr. Peterson
- God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness (2018) as Reverend Roland Dial
- Legal Action (2018) as Ben
- Chandler Christmas Getaway (2018) as Donald
- Falling in Love Again (2018) as Mr. Owens
- Manhunt (2017) as Judge Garland Burrell
- A Question of Faith (2017) as Farnsworth Newman
- All Saints (2017) as Bishop Eldon Thompson
- Mountain Top (2017) as Lamar Cochran
- Created Equal (2017) as Judge Watford
- Slaw (2017) as Commissioner Kelly
- Warrior Road (2017) as Professor
- MacGyver (2016) as Julian Halsey
- Hidden Figures (2016) as Marion Smithson
- Greenleaf (2016) as Mac
- The Accountant (2016) as Treasury Secretary
- Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk (2016) as Raise n' Praise Preacher
- Miracles from Heaven (2016) as Dr. Joe Hester
- Game of Silence (2016) as Aaron Epps
- Almost Christmas (2016) as Pastor Browning
- Misconduct (2016) as Richard Hill
- Bad Girl (2016) as Deacon Bacon
- Merry Christmas, Baby (2016) as Donald
- Chicago Med (2015) as Bert Goodwin
- Terminator Genisys (2015) as Detective Harding
- Secrets and Lies (2015) as Kevin Williams
- Powers (2015) as Waldo Pilgrim
- 90 Minutes in Heaven (2015) as Therapy Doctor
- Christmas in the Smokies (2015) as Bud Walker
- A Baby for Christmas (2015) as Donald
- Finding Carter (2014) as Captain Moss
- Million Dollar Arm (2014) as Doug
- Hero (2014) as Kent
- Cat Run 2 (2014) as Ray Boudreaux
- Like a Country Song (2014) as Reggie
- To Hell and Back (2014)
- Marry Us for Christmas (2014) as Donald
- My Other Mother (2014) as Abner
- Being Mary Jane (2013) as Mark's Father
- Heart of the Country (2013) as Yates
- Jimmy (2013) as Coach Sellers
- Between Sisters (2013) as Franklin
- Hornet's Nest (2012) as Ron Brewster
- Somebody's Child (2012) as Petey
- The Lost Valentine (2011) as Chaplain Richard Brady
- Past Life (2010) as Eli Parson
- Superman/Batman: Apocalypse (2010) as Terrified Longshoreman (voice)
- MacGruber (2010) as Minister
- Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming (2010) as Dr. David Young
- Christmas Cupid (2010) as Larry
- Preacher's Kid (2010) as Bishop King
- The Prodigal Experience: Reflections on a Story (2010) as Self
- Blood Done Sign My Name (2010) as Dr. Samuel Proctor
- Unrequited (2010) as Mr. Williams
- Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood! (2010) as Dr. Reginald Monte
- Good Intentions (2010) as Buck
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Vendor Phil
- Castle (2009) as Jim Van-Eps
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Judge Warren Libby
- The Collector (2009) as Sheriff
- 4 Minutes (2009) as Carl
- W. (2008) as Evangelical Minister
- Grapes on a Vine (2008) as Bob Hayes
- Army Wives (2007) as Lt. Col. Wallace
- Dog Days of Summer (2007) as Sheriff Lem Baker
- Dirty Laundry (2006) as Percy
- The Last Adam (2006) as Pastor Bailey
- Be Cool (2005) as Darryl
- Locusts (2005) as General Miller
- The Beat (2005) as Mr. Bernard
- Boston Legal (2004) as John Zenawi
- One Tree Hill (2003) as Chuck
- Old School (2003) as Therapist
- Monk (2002) as Sorenson
- Everwood (2002) as James Cleveland
- Crossing Jordan (2001) as U.S. Army Chaplain
- Boston Public (2000) as Jason Anderson
- The District (2000) as Clive Rogers
- Aqua Teen Hunger Force (2000) as Freedom Cobra (voice)
- Remember the Titans (2000) as Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Detective Folkner
- The Sopranos (1999) as Reverend James Jr.
- The West Wing (1999) as Robbie Mosley
- Mama Flora's Family (1998) as Charlie (1941)
- The Practice (1997) as District Attorney
- Dying to Belong (1997) as Carl Ridgeley
- Stag (1997) as Taylor Rundgren
- Acts of Betrayal (1997) as Beau Morelli
- Project: ALF (1996) as Police Officer
- No One Would Tell (1996) as Detective Anderson
- Baywatch Nights (1995) as Garner Ellerbee
- In the Line of Fire (1993) as Matt Wilder
- Civil Wars (1991) as Ed Marsh
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Security Guard
- Dream On (1990) as Anchorman Terry
- Baywatch (1989) as Garner Ellerbee
- The Package (1989) as Col. Woods
- Major League (1989) as Bull Pen Guard
- Making a Case for Murder (1989) as Charlie Brasher
- Above the Law (1988) as FBI Agent Halloran
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Lt. Paul Bragg
- Evil Genius
- God with Us as Dr. Amos
- Paw Paw and Dayja Director
- Slice as Captain Kirk
- Slice 2 as Captain Kirk
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Gregory Alan Williams best known for?
Gregory Alan Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including 9-1-1: Nashville (2025), Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love (2025), Will Trent (2023), Reunion (2023).
When and where was Gregory Alan Williams born?
Gregory Alan Williams was born on June 12, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
How many credits does Gregory Alan Williams have?
Gregory Alan Williams has accumulated over 134 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1984 to 2026.
What is Gregory Alan Williams's background in cinema and television?
Gregory Alan Williams is an American actor and author born on June 12, 1956. He is known for his role as LAPD Officer Garner Ellerbee in Baywatch. Williams also portrayed Coach Pat Purnell in the USA Network series Necessary Roughness from 2011 until 2013.
Gregory Alan Williams by the numbers
134credits
96films
38TV series
1984–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Making a Case for Murder (1989) as Charlie Brasher — aged about 33
- The Sopranos (1999) as Reverend James Jr. — aged about 43
- The Resident (2018) as Dr. Peterson — aged about 62
- Chicago Med (2015) as Bert Goodwin — aged about 59
- The West Wing (1999) as Robbie Mosley — aged about 43
- 9-1-1: Nashville (2025) as Station Chief Harold Foster — aged about 69
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