Dick Anthony Williams was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Edward Scissorhands, The Jerk, and Dog Day Afternoon.
Personal and Family Life
Richard Anthony Williams was born on August 9, 1934, in Chicago, Illinois. He was married to Gloria Edwards until her death in 1988, and they had two children together. Williams had a prominent career in theater, earning multiple Tony Award nominations for his performances.
Death and Legacy
He passed away on February 16, 2012, in Van Nuys, California. Williams is remembered for his significant contributions to both film and theater, and he is survived by his children, Mona, Jason, and Mikah. His work continues to influence aspiring actors and serve as a part of cinematic history.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Scissorhands | 1990-12-07 | Officer Allen |
| The Rapture | 1991-10-04 | Henry |
| The Deep | 1977-06-17 | Slake |
| Blood and Bone | 2009-02-07 | Roberto |
| The Anderson Tapes | 1971-06-17 | Spencer |
| The Jerk | 1979-12-14 | Taj |
| The Star Chamber | 1983-08-05 | Detective Paul Mackey |
| Gardens of Stone | 1987-05-05 | Slasher Williams |
| The Mack | 1973-04-04 | Pretty Tony |
| Brave New World | 1980-03-07 | Helmholz Watson |
| The Players Club | 1998-04-08 | Mr. Armstrong |
| Slaughter’s Big Rip Off | 1973-08-31 | Joe Creole |
| An Almost Perfect Affair | 1979-04-27 | Jackson |
| The Lost Man | 1969-07-11 | Ronald |
| Steam | 2007-11-15 | August |
| The Long Night | 1976-06-01 | Paul |
| Through Naked Eyes | 1983-12-11 | Det. Wylie |
| Deadly Hero | 1975-12-14 | District Attorney Winston |
| A Gun in the House | 1981-02-11 | Det. Frank Campbell |
| Five on the Black Hand Side | 1973-10-25 | Preston |
| Dog Day Afternoon | 1975-09-21 | Limo Driver |
| Mo’ Better Blues | 1990-08-03 | Big Stop Williams |
| The X-Files | 1993-09-10 | Agent Reggie Purdue |