Dick Anthony Williams

Richard Anthony Williams (August 9, 1934 – February 16, 2012) was an American actor. He was best known for his starring performances on Broadway in The Poison Tree, What the Wine-Sellers Buy and Black Picture Show. Williams also had notable roles in 1970s blaxploitation films such as The Mack and Slaughter's Big Rip-Off.

Early life Born in Chicago, Illinois, Williams was raised in the Bronzeville neighborhood. During his early childhood, Williams spent several years in a local hospital due to having polio. One of Williams' co-stars in the production was actress Gloria Edwards, who would later become his wife.

Personal life Williams was married twice and had three children. In 1974, he married actress Gloria Edwards and together they had two children; Jason Edward Williams and Mikah Lauren Williams. Williams died of cancer on February 16, 2012, at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, California.

Selected filmography

Uptight (1968) – Corbin The Lost Man (1969) – Ronald The Anderson Tapes (1971) – Spencer Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? (1971) – Malthus The Mack (1973) – Pretty Tony Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973) – Joe Creole Five on the Black Hand Side (1973) – Preston Dog Day Afternoon (1975) – Limo Driver Deadly Hero (1975) – D.A. Winston The Long Night (1976) – Paul The Deep (1977) – Slake An Almost Perfect Affair (1979) – Andrew Jackson The Jerk (1979) – Taj Hollow Image (1979) – Danny Sister, Sister (1982) – Reverend Richard Henderson Grizzly II: The Concert (1983) – Charlie Through Naked Eyes (1983) – Det. Wylie The Star Chamber (1983) – Det. Paul Mackey Summer Rental (1985) – Dan Gardner Gardens of Stone (1987) – Slasher Williams Tap (1989) – Francis Mo' Better Blues (1990) – Big Stop Williams Edward Scissorhands (1990) – Officer Allen The Rapture (1991) – Henry The Gifted (1993) – Daniel The Players Club (1998) – Mr. Armstrong Virgin Again (2004) – David The Stolen Moments of September (2007) – Asa Jamir / Henry Washington Steam (2007) – August Blood and Bone (2009) – Roberto