Samm-Art Williams
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Samm-Art Williams is an internationally recognized American actor. He is widely known for 'Blood Simple', playing Meurice. his filmography also includes 'Dressed to Kill'.
Samm-Art Williams
10 Movies
5 Series
Samm-Art Williams is an internationally recognized American actor. He is widely known for 'Blood Simple', playing Meurice. his filmography also includes 'Dressed to Kill'.
Movies
Plays Subway Cop
Dressed to Kill
1980
Plays Meurice
Blood Simple
1985
Plays Roger
The Wanderers
1979
Plays Peep Show Bouncer
Night of the Juggler
1980
Plays Jim
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
1986
Plays Cecil Garvin
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Plays Gus Parsons
A Rage in Harlem
1991
Plays Bill Martin
Hot Resort
1985
Plays Rufus
The Baron
1977
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A Rage in Harlem
Full Filmography
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Samm · 1 episode
1993
TV
A Rage in Harlem
Gus Parsons
1991
Film
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Thug · 1 episode
1990
TV
The Women of Brewster Place
Cecil Garvin · 2 episodes
1989
TV
The Women of Brewster Place
Cecil Garvin
1989
Film
Miami Vice
Lead DEA Agent · 1 episode
1986–1987
TV
American Playhouse
Jim · 4 episodes
1986
TV
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Jim
1986
Film
Blood Simple
Meurice
1985
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Samm-Art Williams still alive?
Samm-Art Williams passed away on May 13, 2024 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Samm-Art Williams?
Samm-Art Williams is best known for roles in Blood Simple, Dressed to Kill, The Wanderers.
How many movies has Samm-Art Williams been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1977), Samm-Art Williams has appeared in 10 movies and 5 TV shows.
What was Samm-Art Williams's first movie?
The career of Samm-Art Williams began with The Baron (1977).
What is Samm-Art Williams's most recent movie or series?
Samm-Art Williams's most recent release is Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, which premiered on September 22, 1992.
What TV shows has Samm-Art Williams appeared in?
On television, Samm-Art Williams has appeared in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Miami Vice, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, American Playhouse.
Samm-Art Williams
1946-01-20 · Burgaw, North Carolina, USA
Samm-Art Williams (born Samuel Arthur Williams; January 20, 1946) 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.
He was nominated for a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his play Home (1979), which moved from the Negro Ensemble Company to a Broadway production in 1980. In the mid-1980s, he received two Emmy nominations for his work for TV series. The Black Rep of St. Louis, Missouri produced the premier of his play The Montford Point Marine (2011).