Acting · 1938
Hal Williams
Born Dec 14, 1938·Columbus, Ohio, USA·Died Jul 15, 2026 (87)
Halroy Candis Williams was an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith on Sanford and Son, Harley Foster on The Waltons, and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990.
Filmography
40 titles- 2024
MatlockAutry Tucker7.0Show - 2021
Mr. MayorWalt6.6Show - 2019
A Black Lady Sketch ShowLester Jenkins7.1Show - 2012
FlightWhip's Dad (voice)6.9Movie - 2012
The First FamilyGeorge9.0Show - 2009
Parks and RecreationAlbert Meagle8.0Show - 2007
Moonlight70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond7.3Show - 2005
Guess WhoHoward Jones6.0Movie - 1996
MoeshaRosevelt Mitchell6.9Show - 1996
Suddenly SusanJim6.0Show - 1993The Sinbad Show6.5Show
- 1990
The RookiePowell5.9Movie - 1989
Tales from the CryptNick Ciola8.0Show - 1986
L.A. LawCouncilman Marcus Cooke7.0Show - 1985
227Lester Jenkins6.9Show - 1984
Night CourtHead Bailiff Reedy7.3Show - 1982
T. J. HookerOfficer Brian6.5Show - 1981
Hill Street Blues7.6Show - 1981
Private BenjaminTed Ross6.5Show - 1980
Magnum, P.I.Dave, the DJ7.3Show - 1980
Sanford7.0Show - 1980
Private BenjaminSgt. L.C. Ross6.0Movie - 1979
Knots LandingMagazine Owner7.0Show - 1979
Roots: The Next GenerationsAleck Haley7.5Show - 1979
HardcoreBig Dick Blaque6.8Movie - 1978
The White ShadowHenry Judd7.1Show - 1976
Quincy, M.E.Cody7.5Show - 1976
What's Happening!!Mr. Logan7.4Show - 1975
The JeffersonsMichael7.3Show - 1975On the Rocks6.0Show
- 1974
Police Woman6.4Show - 1974
Good Times8.0Show - 1974
Harry O5.2Show - 1974
Herbie Rides Again6.2Movie - 1973
The MagicianJonathan Gordon6.8Show - 1972
The WaltonsHarley Foster7.1Show - 1972
Sanford and SonOfficer 'Smitty' Smith7.5Show - 1971
Cannon6.7Show - 1966
That Girl6.2Show - 1955
GunsmokeWidge Spott6.7Show