Samm-Art Williams
Biography
Samm-Art Williams works in acting. Born January 20, 1946 in Burgaw, North Carolina, USA. Died May 13, 2024. Archytele tracks 32 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Good News (1997) Producer
- Martin (1992) Producer
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Samm
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) Co-Executive Producer
- A Rage in Harlem (1991) as Gus Parsons
- Solomon Northup's Odyssey (1991) Teleplay
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Thug
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) Writer
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) Producer
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) Co-Executive Producer
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) Supervising Producer
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Cecil Garvin
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Cecil Garvin
- The Debbie Allen Special (1989) Writer
- Frank's Place (1987) Producer
- The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1986) as Jim
- John Henry (1986) Writer
- Tall Tales & Legends (1985) Writer
- Blood Simple (1985) as Meurice
- Hot Resort (1985) as Bill Martin
- Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985) Writer
- Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom (1985) Writer
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lead DEA Agent
- Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983) as Matt Henson
- American Playhouse (1982) as Jim
- American Playhouse (1982) Writer
- A House Divided: Denmark Vesey's Rebellion (1982) as Peter Poyas
- Dressed to Kill (1980) as Subway Cop
- Night of the Juggler (1980) as Peep Show Bouncer
- The Wanderers (1979) as Roger
- Summerdog (1977) as Officer Brown
- The Baron (1977) as Rufus
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Samm-Art Williams best known for?
Samm-Art Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Party 2 (1982), Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992), Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992), Return of the Jedi (1983).
When and where was Samm-Art Williams born?
Samm-Art Williams was born on January 20, 1946 in Burgaw, North Carolina, USA. They passed away on May 13, 2024.
How many credits does Samm-Art Williams have?
Samm-Art Williams has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1977 to 1997.
What is Samm-Art Williams's background in cinema and television?
Samm-Art Williams (born Samuel Arthur Williams; January 20, 1946) is an American playwright and screenwriter, and a stage and film/TV actor and television producer. Much of his work concerns the African-American experience. He was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his play Home (1979), which moved ...
Samm-Art Williams by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990) as Thug — aged about 44
- Miami Vice (1984) as Lead DEA Agent — aged about 38
- Blood Simple (1985) as Meurice — aged about 39
- Dressed to Kill (1980) as Subway Cop — aged about 34
- The Wanderers (1979) as Roger — aged about 33
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Samm — aged about 46
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