Delaney Williams
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If the face looks familiar, it belongs to Delaney Williams, an actor who has grown familiar through repetition rather than through one big title. The working life has been shared between series and features. He is Jay Landsman to most of the audience, thanks to 'The Wire'. 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. He came to the screen later than most, at 35. The roles cluster in drama.
Delaney Williams
9 Movies
15 Series
If the face looks familiar, it belongs to Delaney Williams, an actor who has grown familiar through repetition rather than through one big title. The working life has been shared between series and features. He is Jay Landsman to most of the audience, thanks to 'The Wire'. 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' rounds out the better-known part of the filmography. He came to the screen later than most, at 35. The roles cluster in drama.
TV Shows
Plays Jay Landsman
The Wire
2002
Plays John Buchanan
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Plays Kevin Davis
We Own This City
2022
Plays Bureau Chief Dennis Egan
Blue Bloods
2010
Plays O'Connor
Marvel's The Punisher
2017
Plays Captain Franklin Mills
The District
2000
Plays Fred Calvin (2003)
Cold Case
2003
Plays Groundskeeper
Young Americans
2000
Plays Ernie Dominguez
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
2001
Plays Joey Grimaldi
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Plays Joseph Tommolino
Elementary
2012
Plays Joe Walker
Veep
2012
Plays Daniel Hawkes
MacGyver
2016
Plays Chuck Feld
FBI: Most Wanted
2020
Plays Father Zimmer
Evil
2019
Plays Warden Jay Scott
Chicago P.D.
2014
Latest Trailers
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Drink and Be Merry
Full Filmography
Drink and Be Merry
Ray
2025
Film
The Shadow Wrangler
Peter
2024
Film
FBI: Most Wanted
Chuck Feld · 1 episode
2023
TV
We Own This City
Kevin Davis · 6 episodes
2022
TV
MacGyver
Daniel Hawkes · 1 episode
2020
TV
Evil
Father Zimmer · 1 episode
2019–
TV
Elementary
Joseph Tommolino · 1 episode
2016–2017
TV
Marvel's The Punisher
O'Connor · 3 episodes
2017
TV
Good Enough
Lee Mulhroney
2017
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Delaney Williams and where are they from?
Delaney Williams is 63 years old, born on December 12, 1962 in Washington, DC.
What are the most famous roles of Delaney Williams?
Delaney Williams is best known for roles in Contact, You Don't Know Jack, Head of State.
How many movies has Delaney Williams been in?
Over a 29-year career (since 1997), Delaney Williams has appeared in 9 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Delaney Williams's first movie?
The career of Delaney Williams began with Contact (1997).
What is Delaney Williams's most recent movie or series?
Delaney Williams's most recent release is Drink and Be Merry, which premiered on June 6, 2025.
What TV shows has Delaney Williams appeared in?
On television, Delaney Williams has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Marvel's The Punisher, The Wire, Chicago P.D..
Delaney Williams
1962-12-12 · Washington, DC
Delaney Williams is an American actor from Washington, D.C. He appears on the HBO drama The Wire as a recurring guest star playing homicide sergeant Jay Landsman. He also had a small role on HBO's mini-series The Corner which brought him to the attention of the producers, who worked on The Corner prior to casting The Wire.Delaney Williams, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.