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Samm-Art Williams 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.
Birth Name
Samuel Arthur Williams
Born
Sunday, 20 January 1946
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| A Rage in Harlem | Gus Parsons | 1991 |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Thug | 1990 |
| Equal Justice | Judge Alvin MacArthur | 1990 |
| The Women of Brewster Place | Cecil Garvin | 1989 |
| Frank's Place | Sheriff | 1987 |
| Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Jim | 1986 |
| 227 | Jim Manning | 1985 |
| Hot Resort | Bill Martin | 1985 |
| Miami Vice | Lead DEA Agent | 1984 |
| Blood Simple | Meurice | 1984 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| A Rage in Harlem | Gus Parsons | 1991 |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Thug | 1990 |
| Equal Justice | Judge Alvin MacArthur | 1990 |
| The Women of Brewster Place | Cecil Garvin | 1989 |
| Frank's Place | Sheriff | 1987 |
| Adventures of Huckleberry Finn | Jim | 1986 |
| 227 | Jim Manning | 1985 |
| Hot Resort | Bill Martin | 1985 |
| Miami Vice | Lead DEA Agent | 1984 |
| Blood Simple | Meurice | 1984 |
| The New Mike Hammer | Malachi 'Bubba' Crown | 1984 |
| Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole | Matt Henson | 1983 |
| American Playhouse | Jim | 1982 |
| Dressed to Kill | Subway Cop | 1980 |
| Night of the Juggler | Peep Show Bouncer | 1980 |
| The Wanderers | Roger | 1979 |
| The Baron | Rufus | 1977 |
| Working in the Theatre | Self | 1976 |
| ABC Afterschool Specials | Cop | 1972 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| The Good News | 1997 |
| Hangin' with Mr. Cooper | 1992 |
| Martin | 1992 |
| The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | 1990 |
| Frank's Place | 1987 |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1985 | Emmy | Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program | Nominated |
