Steven Williams
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 7, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA
- Active Years
- 1975–2025 (51 Years)
- Total Credits
- 164 credits in database
Biography
Steven Williams is an American actor born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 7, 1949. He has appeared in numerous television series and films, including The Blues Brothers and Missing in Action 2: The Beginning. Williams has also had roles in several television dramas, such as The Equalizer and L.A. Heat, as well as the science fiction series The X-Files. He has appeared in other notable series, including 21 Jump Street, Linc's, and Supernatural. Williams has also appeared in the horror film Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday. He has been nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award and an NAACP Image Award.
Career overview
Steven Williams is an American actor born on January 7, 1949, in Memphis, Tennessee. He has appeared in numerous television series and films throughout his career. Williams' acting credits include roles in various dramas and science fiction series, such as The Equalizer and The X-Files.
In addition to his television work, Williams has also appeared in several films, including The Blues Brothers and Missing in Action 2: The Beginning. He has played a range of characters in these roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor. Williams' film career has spanned multiple genres, from comedy to action and horror.
Williams' extensive body of work includes numerous television series and films, with a total of 158 known credits. His acting career has been marked by a wide range of roles, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different characters and genres.
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164 titles- Time Setters (2025) as Moses Wright
- Hearts of Darkness: The Making of the Final Friday (2025) as Self
- Waco: The Aftermath (2023) as Alan Sanborn
- The Black Hamptons (2022) as Alexander Cora
- Afterlifetime (2021) as Charon the Ferryman
- FBI: Most Wanted (2020) as Ray Cannon Sr.
- Locke & Key (2020) as Joe Ridgeway
- Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020) as Captain Patrick Erickson
- Emerald Run (2020) as Pastor Winfield
- All Rise (2019) as Tony Carver
- Stumptown (2019) as Lionel Hoffman
- Project Blue Book (2019) as Nate
- Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) as VA Janitor
- Bluff City Law (2019) as Connor Markes
- Yellowstone (2018) as Cowboy
- The Chi (2018) as Quentin Dickinson
- Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018) as Alexander Cora
- Glass Jaw (2018) as Harry
- BFA New Orleans (2018) as James 'Pop' Blake I
- Snowfall (2017) as Paul Davis
- It (2017) as Leroy Hanlon
- Training Day (2017) as Cannonball
- The Trust (2016) as Cliff
- The Stakelander (2016) as Doc Earl
- Hollywont (2016) as Jack Johnson
- Street Credit (2016) as Reverend Street
- Minority Report (2015) as Bridege Kane
- My Favorite Five (2015) as Robert Colburn
- Fifty & Over Club (2015) as Lawson
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Bishop
- True Detective (2014) as Junius
- black-ish (2014) as Phillip
- The Leftovers (2014) as Virgil
- 22 Jump Street (2014) as Commissioner Adam Fuller (uncredited)
- Last Curtain Call (2014) as George
- Cru (2014) as Max
- Jack the Giant Slayer (2013) as Master of Secrets
- The Call (2013) as Terrence
- Belle's (2013) as Judge Crawford
- Christmas Twister (2012) as Terry
- Who Killed Soul Glow? (2012) as Police Captain
- NTSF:SD:SUV:: (2011) as Alonzo Bearwalker
- Breathe (2011) as Mr. Burgin
- 3 Musketeers (2011) as Planchet
- Celebrity Ghost Stories (2009) as Self
- The Fear Chamber (2009) as Captain Bradley
- Adventures of Power (2008) as Carlos
- Kings of the Evening (2008) as Mr. Gamba
- Richard III (2007) as Lord Stanley
- Forfeit (2007)
- Not Another High School Show (2007) as Captain Fuller
- Special Ops: Delta Force (2006) as Smithers
- Supernatural (2005) as Rufus Turner
- Criminal Minds (2005) as Capt. Wright
- Bones (2005) as Pastor Desmond Simmons
- Sexual Life (2005) as Jerry's Father
- Walker, Texas Ranger: Trial by Fire (2005) as Det. Mike Burton
- Crimson Force (2005) as Williams
- Graves End (2005) as Paul Rickman
- Halfway Decent (2005) as Cervando
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as Frank
- Veronica Mars (2004) as Tom Daniels
- Guarding Eddy (2004) as Jack
- Cold Case (2003) as Ronde Brooks (2009)
- Jake 2.0 (2003) as Freewald
- Dark Wolf (2003) as Hartigan (as Stephen Williams)
- Monk (2002) as Sgt. Parnell
- Banged Out (2002)
- L.A. Law: The Movie (2002) as Albert Hutchinson
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Lloyd
- The Agency (2001) as Joel Whittman
- Route 666 (2001) as Rabbit aka Fred
- Night Class (2001) as Sheehan
- The Elite (2001) as McKay
- Firetrap (2001) as Firefighter Chief Sheehan
- Van Hook (2001) as Colonol Jeffries
- The District (2000) as Judge Thompson
- Resurrection Blvd. (2000) as Jesse
- City of Angels (2000) as Emerill Jordan
- Crash and Byrnes (2000) as Shannon
- L.A. Heat (1999) as August Brooks
- Total Recall 2070 (1999)
- The Hughleys (1998) as Mr. Walker
- Any Day Now (1998) as Percy Tucker
- Legacy (1998) as Isaac Peters
- Linc's (1998) as Russell A. `Linc' Lincoln
- The Sender (1998) as Lockwood
- Inside The X-Files (1998) as Self
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as General Vidrine
- Area 51: The Alien Interview (1997) as Host
- Arli$$ (1996) as Greg Harvey
- Suddenly Susan (1996) as Carl
- Bloodfist 7: Manhunt (1995) as Captain Doyle
- University Hospital (1995) as John Jenkins
- Secrets of the X-Files (1995) as Self
- The Omen (1995) as Dr. Cornelius
- Legacy of Sin: The William Coit Story (1995) as Det. Sexton
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Gregg
- Models Inc. (1994)
- Corrina, Corrina (1994) as Anthony T. Williams
- Deep Red (1994) as Det. Sgt. Eldon James
- Encounters: The Hidden Truth (1994) as Self- Host
- The X-Files (1993) as Mr. X (voice) (uncredited)
- The X-Files (1993) as Mr. X
- Diagnosis: Murder (1993) as Butch Reilly
- seaQuest DSV (1993) as The President of the USA
- Madison (1993) Director
- Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) as Creighton Duke
- Renegade (1992)
- Renegade (1992) as Danny
- Martin (1992) as Simon
- Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1992) as Chip Dumars
- Dance with Death (1992) as Dermot
- Revolver (1992) as Ken Seymour
- Civil Wars (1991) as Victor
- Street Justice (1991)
- The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage (1991)
- The Whereabouts of Jenny (1991) as Mick
- The Heroes of Desert Storm (1991) as Jonathan Alston
- In Living Color (1990) as Police Chief
- The Forbidden Dance (1990) as Weed
- The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson (1990) as Satchel Paige
- Booker (1989) as Adam Fuller
- Under the Gun (1988) as Gallagher
- 21 Jump Street (1987) as Adam Fuller
- 21 Jump Street (1987) Director
- Wiseguy (1987)
- L.A. Law (1986) as Detective Sergeant Phipps
- L.A. Law (1986) as Joshua Merrill
- Dreams of Gold: The Mel Fisher Story (1986) as Mo
- Triplecross (1986) as Kyle Banks
- Northstar (1986) as National Security Agent #2
- MacGyver (1985) as Charlie Robinson
- The Equalizer (1985) as Lt. Jefferson Burnett
- 227 (1985) as Billy Bob
- Stingray (1985)
- Better Off Dead... (1985) as Tree Trimmer
- House (1985) as Cop #4
- Missing in Action 2: The Beginning (1985) as Captain David Nester
- International Airport (1985) as Frazier
- Silent Witness (1985) as Ted Gunning
- Hunter (1984) as King Hayes
- Hunter (1984) as Parker LeMay
- The Lost Honor of Kathryn Beck (1984) as Les Averback
- Steambath (1984) as Chuck Skerrit
- The A-Team (1983) as Eddie Devane
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) as Bar Patron
- Wizards and Warriors (1983) as Soldier
- Doctor Detroit (1983) as Junior Sweet
- Hotel (1982) as Protestor
- Remington Steele (1982) as Lieutenant
- Hill Street Blues (1981)
- Gimme a Break! (1981) as Harvey
- The Marva Collins Story (1981) as McCloud
- The Blues Brothers (1980) as Trooper Mount
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) as Leeman
- The Dukes of Hazzard (1979) as Percy
- Dummy (1979) as Julius Lang
- Dallas (1978) as Bailiff
- Big Apple Birthday (1978) as More Fairy Tale Folk
- The Monkey Hustle (1976) as The Manager
- Cooley High (1975) as Jimmy Lee
- NA'IM as Dad
- Don't Let Them In as Jameson (segment "Fly Paper")
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Steven Williams best known for?
Steven Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Los verduleros 2 (1987), FBI: Most Wanted (2020), Locke & Key (2020), Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) (2020).
When and where was Steven Williams born?
Steven Williams was born on January 7, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does Steven Williams have?
Steven Williams has accumulated over 164 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2025.
What is Steven Williams's background in cinema and television?
Steven Williams is an American actor born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 7, 1949. He has appeared in numerous television series and films, including The Blues Brothers and Missing in Action 2: The Beginning. Williams has also had roles in several television dramas, such as The Equalizer and L.A. Heat, as well as the...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- City of Angels (2000) as Emerill Jordan — aged about 51
- Dummy (1979) as Julius Lang — aged about 30
- Carl Weber's The Family Business (2018) as Alexander Cora — aged about 69
- Snowfall (2017) as Paul Davis — aged about 68
- Chicago P.D. (2014) as Bishop — aged about 65
- Legacy (1998) as Isaac Peters — aged about 49
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