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 Emmy-nominated actor and producer Michael Kenneth Williams was one of his generation's most respected and acclaimed talents. By bringing complicated and charismatic characters to life--often with surprising tenderness--Williams established himself as a gifted and versatile performer with a unique ability to mesmerize audiences with his stunning character portrayals.Born in 1966 in Brooklyn, Williams was best known for his remarkable work on The Wire (2002). The wit and humor that Williams brought to Omar, the whistle-happy, profanity-averse, openly gay drug dealer-robbing stickup man, earned him high praise, and made Omar one of television's most memorable characters. Williams also co-starred in HBO's critically acclaimed series Boardwalk Empire (2010), in which he played Chalky White, a 1920s bootlegger and the impeccably suited, veritable mayor of Atlantic City's African American community. In 2012, "Boardwalk Empire" won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for HBO's Bessie (2015) and subsequently received his second nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his portrayal of Freddy in HBO's The Night Of (2016).In 2018, Vice (2013) returned for its sixth season with an extended special season premiere produced by and featuring Williams as he embarked on a personal journey to expose the root of the American mass incarceration crisis: the juvenile justice system. The episode "Raised in the System" offered a frank and unflinching look at those caught up the system, exploring why the country's mass incarceration problem cannot be fixed without first addressing the juvenile justice problem. Williams investigated the solutions that local communities were employing that resulted in drastic drops in both crime and incarceration. Michael garnered his first Emmy nomination as a producer for this incredible documentary and continues to host screenings across the country as a way to educate and raise awareness.Giving back to the community played an important role in Williams' off-camera life. He launched Making Kids Win, a charitable organization, the primary objective of which is to build community centers in urban neighborhoods that are in need of safe spaces for children to learn and play. Williams served as the ACLU's Ambassador of Smart Justice.Williams began his career as a performer by dancing professionally at age 22. After numerous appearances in music videos and as a background dancer on concert tours for Madonna and George Michael, Williams decided to pursue acting seriously. He participated in several productions of the La MaMA Experimental Theater, the prestigious National Black Theater Company. and the Theater for a New Generation, directed by Mel Williams.Michael K. Williams was born, raised, and resided in Brooklyn, New York, until his death on September 6, 2021.
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Emmy-nominated actor and producer Michael Kenneth Williams was one of his generation's most respected and acclaimed talents. By bringing complicated and charismatic characters to life--often with surprising tenderness--Williams established himself as a gifted and versatile performer with a unique ability to mesmerize audiences with his stunning character portrayals.Born in 1966 in Brooklyn, Williams was best known for his remarkable work on The Wire (2002). The wit and humor that Williams brought to Omar, the whistle-happy, profanity-averse, openly gay drug dealer-robbing stickup man, earned him high praise, and made Omar one of television's most memorable characters. Williams also co-starred in HBO's critically acclaimed series Boardwalk Empire (2010), in which he played Chalky White, a 1920s bootlegger and the impeccably suited, veritable mayor of Atlantic City's African American community. In 2012, "Boardwalk Empire" won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series. He received his first Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for HBO's Bessie (2015) and subsequently received his second nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his portrayal of Freddy in HBO's The Night Of (2016).In 2018, Vice (2013) returned for its sixth season with an extended special season premiere produced by and featuring Williams as he embarked on a personal journey to expose the root of the American mass incarceration crisis: the juvenile justice system. The episode "Raised in the System" offered a frank and unflinching look at those caught up the system, exploring why the country's mass incarceration problem cannot be fixed without first addressing the juvenile justice problem. Williams investigated the solutions that local communities were employing that resulted in drastic drops in both crime and incarceration. Michael garnered his first Emmy nomination as a producer for this incredible documentary and continues to host screenings across the country as a way to educate and raise awareness.Giving back to the community played an important role in Williams' off-camera life. He launched Making Kids Win, a charitable organization, the primary objective of which is to build community centers in urban neighborhoods that are in need of safe spaces for children to learn and play. Williams served as the ACLU's Ambassador of Smart Justice.Williams began his career as a performer by dancing professionally at age 22. After numerous appearances in music videos and as a background dancer on concert tours for Madonna and George Michael, Williams decided to pursue acting seriously. He participated in several productions of the La MaMA Experimental Theater, the prestigious National Black Theater Company. and the Theater for a New Generation, directed by Mel Williams.Michael K. Williams was born, raised, and resided in Brooklyn, New York, until his death on September 6, 2021.
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His large facial scar is the result of a bar fight he got involved in on his 25th birthday. His assailants sliced him with razor blades.Edward Norton wrote a cameo for him in The Incredible Hulk (2008) because he was a fan of The Wire (2002).During his Sept. 19, 2008 interview with XM radio's Opie & Anthony, he mentions that he is not ashamed of anything he's done as an actor. But, there is footage of him in Hammer pants and a half shirt from his dancing days that makes him cringe.His obituary stated that he was only survived by a son, Elijah. However some sources state that he had three children. He did clarify in a 2020 interview that he has three children- none of whom are his biological children. He added that their biological father passed away when they were young and he is the only father that they've known.Williams suffered from an identity crisis during his portrayal of Omar Little, going by his character's name, and developed a habit of smoking cannabis and an addiction to cocaine in 2004.He established Making Kids Win, a charitable organization whose primary objective is to build community centers in urban neighborhoods that are in need of safe spaces for children to learn and play.He got the part of Omar Little after one audition.He got one of his first major acting roles in Bullet (1996) after being discovered by Tupac Shakur.He discovered Felicia Pearson in a Baltimore club, invited her to come to the set of The Wire (2002) one day, introduced her to the writers and the producers, and after subsequent auditions, she was offered the role of Snoop in the series.In November 2011, it was announced that Williams would appear in Django Unchained (2012). Williams, who had previously confirmed that he was actually in talks with Quentin Tarantino to take on the titular role of Django, was to portray a minor character in the film, but scheduling conflicts with Boardwalk Empire (2010) prevented him from doing so.Used be a dancer and then a choreographer, doing routines for music videos and tours.Twin brother of Compton (CA) City Councilmember Michelle Chambers.He served as the American Civil Liberties Union celebrity ambassador to the Campaign for Smart Justice.Mother was from the Bahamas.He was originally cast as Dryden Vos in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). However, he was removed from the final film after being unable to return to set during the film's re-shoots. Paul Bettany was cast in his place, with the character being reworked from a motion-capture alien to a human.He campaigned for the role of Black Manta in Aquaman (2018).In 2013, he starred in MGMT's music video for Cool Song No. 2.Williams was featured modelling for GAP's 2014 fall collection.Grew up in East Flatbush's Vanderveer Estates.Had deep roots in Greeleyville, South Carolina, on his father's side.Son of Paula Thompson.Brother of Paul Williams.Uncle of Dominic Dupont and Nolan Dupont. |
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Michael Kenneth Williams |
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Actor,Producer,Additional Crew (IMDB) |
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All World |
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Michael Kenneth Williams profile
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Emmy-nominated actor and producer Michael Kenneth Williams was one of his generation\'s most respected and acclaimed talents. By bringing complicated and charismatic characters to life--often with surprising tenderness--Williams established himself a |
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His large facial scar is the result of a bar fight he got involved in on his 25th birthday. His assailants sliced him with razor blades.Edward Norton wrote a cameo for him in The Incredible Hulk (2008) because he was a fan of The Wire (2002).During his Sept. 19, 2008 interview with XM radio's Opie & Anthony, he mentions that he is not ashamed of anything he's done as an actor. But, there is footage of him in Hammer pants and a half shirt from his dancing days that makes him cringe.His obituary stated that he was only survived by a son, Elijah. However some sources state that he had three children. He did clarify in a 2020 interview that he has three children- none of whom are his biological children. He added that their biological father passed away when they were young and he is the only father that they've known.Williams suffered from an identity crisis during his portrayal of Omar Little, going by his character's name, and developed a habit of smoking cannabis and an addiction to cocaine in 2004.He established Making Kids Win, a charitable organization whose primary objective is to build community centers in urban neighborhoods that are in need of safe spaces for children to learn and play.He got the part of Omar Little after one audition.He got one of his first major acting roles in Bullet (1996) after being discovered by Tupac Shakur.He discovered Felicia Pearson in a Baltimore club, invited her to come to the set of The Wire (2002) one day, introduced her to the writers and the producers, and after subsequent auditions, she was offered the role of Snoop in the series.In November 2011, it was announced that Williams would appear in Django Unchained (2012). Williams, who had previously confirmed that he was actually in talks with Quentin Tarantino to take on the titular role of Django, was to portray a minor character in the film, but scheduling conflicts with Boardwalk Empire (2010) prevented him from doing so.Used be a dancer and then a choreographer, doing routines for music videos and tours.Twin brother of Compton (CA) City Councilmember Michelle Chambers.He served as the American Civil Liberties Union celebrity ambassador to the Campaign for Smart Justice.Mother was from the Bahamas.He was originally cast as Dryden Vos in Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018). However, he was removed from the final film after being unable to return to set during the film's re-shoots. Paul Bettany was cast in his place, with the character being reworked from a motion-capture alien to a human.He campaigned for the role of Black Manta in Aquaman (2018).In 2013, he starred in MGMT's music video for Cool Song No. 2.Williams was featured modelling for GAP's 2014 fall collection.Grew up in East Flatbush's Vanderveer Estates.Had deep roots in Greeleyville, South Carolina, on his father's side.Son of Paula Thompson.Brother of Paul Williams.Uncle of Dominic Dupont and Nolan Dupont. |
| Trademarks: |
Facial scar
Deep gravelly voice
New York accent |
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[on how similar he is to his character Omar Little in The Wire (2002)] - I was never a thug. I never even liked to fight.
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I love my characters. I play them with 100% honesty; there's no holding back. I understand where they are coming from.
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[on how he got his facial scar] It happened on my 25th birthday. I was acting immaturely because I was on that "liquid courage" [alcohol], and some words were exchanged between me and a group of gentlemen. I was drunk so I fought and ended up getting jumped. They cut me with a razor from the top of my head to my neck. I nearly lost my life that night. That was my first wake-up call.
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The first season was great. I was at an all-time high, getting more money than I ever seen. But I was careless. I blew all my money. See, I am from Brooklyn and when we get money we love to spread it around. I even bought me a crib on Baltimore Hill. I was out in the streets getting into a lot of trouble. I ended up getting evicted from my crib and having to stay with my baby mother until the next season. You only got paid for the episodes you were in and there wasn't any Omar in season two, so I was basically broke until season three. But I loved playing Omar.
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Everybody is entitled to their own opinion and I respect them but I do my work and I go home. If they only see Omar as a one-dimensional character then they don't understand The Wire (2002) as a whole. What I will say about Omar is he helped the Black community by breaking this stereotype we have about homosexuals. I'm actually proud about that. |
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Actor,Producer,Additional Crew |
| Others works: |
Appeared in Game's video "How We Do" (2005)
Music video for The Game: "Dreams"
Appeared in music video "In Love With A Thug" by R&B singer Sharissa featuring R&B singer R.Kelly.
Appeared in the music video "Trapp |
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Elijah M WilliamsKarim N WilliamsChanel P Williams |
| Parents: |
Booker T Williams
Paula Thompson |
| Relatives: |
Michelle Chambers (Sibling)
Dominic Dupont (Niece or Nephew)
Nolan Dupont (Niece or Nephew) |
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