Johnny Williams
Biography
Johnny Williams is an American character actor. He is known for his nearly 100 credits in film and television. Williams is also known by the alias "Johnny Roastbeef". He has appeared in notable movies such as The Mask and Greenbook. The Mask co-starred Cameron Diaz and Jim Carrey, while Greenbook starred Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. Williams has also made numerous appearances in television shows. His acting credits include over 50 known roles.
Career overview
Johnny Williams is an American character actor with a notable career in film and television. He has accumulated nearly 100 credits to his name, showcasing his versatility and range as an actor. Williams has appeared in a wide variety of projects, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different roles and genres.
One of his most iconic roles is as Johnny Roastbeef in the Martin Scorsese classic Goodfellas. He has also made notable appearances in other films, including The Mask, alongside Cameron Diaz and Jim Carrey, and Greenbook, which starred Viggo Mortensen and Mahershala Ali. These roles demonstrate Williams' ability to work with prominent directors and actors, and his capacity to bring depth and nuance to his characters.
Throughout his career, Williams has made dozens of appearances in television shows, further expanding his body of work. His extensive experience and range have earned him a reputation as a skilled and reliable character actor. With a career spanning numerous films and television shows, Johnny Williams has established himself as a talented and accomplished actor in the entertainment industry.
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- Swapped (2026) as Mr. Dung Beetle (voice)
- Friendsgiving (2020) as Uncle Sal
- Black Monday (2019) as Chip
- Exorcism at 60,000 Feet (2019) as Frankie Foldem
- Green Book (2018) as Fat Paulie
- Intersection (2018) as Lou
- Rules Don't Apply (2016) as Mobster
- The New Empress (2016) as Joe
- Call Me King (2016) as Russo
- Tim and Eric's Bedtime Stories (2014) as Sam
- The Cookie Mobster (2014) as Cheeks
- Jersey Justice (2014) as Big Bill Romeo
- Real Gangsters (2013) as Big Tony
- The Mindy Project (2012) as Elevator Attendant
- Crybabies (2011) as Tony 'Two Guns'
- The Other Way (2010) as Fat Joe
- Wild Ride (2010)
- Under New Management (2009) as Dot Com Donnie
- The Summit (2008) as Kentucky State Trooper
- The Unknown Trilogy (2008) as Tanner (segment "Frankie the Squirrel") (as Johnny 'Roastbeef' Williams)
- The Whole Ten Yards (2004) as Vito
- Sin's Kitchen (2004) as Eddie
- Mafioso: The Father The Son (2004) as Danny Defino
- NCIS (2003) as Carmen Lorenzo
- Wasabi Tuna (2003)
- Undisputed (2002) as Al
- Looking for an Echo (2000) as Phil 'Pooch' Puccirelli
- Witness to the Mob (1998) as Angelo Ruggiero
- The Assault (1998) as Mario
- Opposite Corners (1997) as Jimmy
- Sparkle and Charm (1997) as Robo
- Infidelity (1997) as Bubba
- The Little Death (1996) as Bartender
- Charlie Grace (1995) as Vince
- Virtual Combat (1995) as Fred
- Forget Paris (1995) as Lou
- Victim of Desire (1995) as Marv Riker
- The Skateboard Kid II (1995) as Tow Truck Driver
- The Wasp Woman (1995) as Wasp Collector
- The Mask (1994) as Burt
- New York Undercover (1994) as Leo Galloway
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Lou
- California Dreams (1992) as Sharkey
- Honeymoon in Vegas (1992) as Johnny Sandwich
- GoodFellas (1990) as Johnny Roastbeef
- State of Grace (1990) as Borelli's Man #2
- The Harlem Globetrotters Meet Snow White (1980) as Geese (voice)
- The Super Globetrotters (1979) as Hubert 'Geese' Ausbie / Multi Man (voice)
- The Spook Who Sat by the Door (1973)
- The New Scooby-Doo Movies (1972) as Geese Ausbie (voice)
- Harlem Globetrotters (1970)
- Ritual of Evil (1970) as Newscaster
- Sally, Irene and Mary (1938) as Raymond Scott Quintette