Hal Williams
Acting
Halroy Candis Williams is 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.
Known for
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tvMatlock
2024
Autry Tucker
tvMr. Mayor
2021
Walt
tvA Black Lady Sketch Show
2019
Lester Jenkins
tvThe First Family
2012
George
movieFlight
2012
Whip's Dad (voice)
movieNight Club
2011
Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night
tvParks and Recreation
2009
Albert Meagle
movieSnow 2: Brain Freeze
2008
Henry Mays
tvMoonlight
2007
70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond
movieGuess Who
2005
Howard Jones
movieThe Cherokee Kid
1996
Rev. Peel
tvMoesha
1996
Rosevelt Mitchell
moviePercy & Thunder
1993
Jiti Kalumbi
movieThe Rookie
1990
Powell
tvTales from the Crypt
1989
Nick Ciola
tvL.A. Law
1986
Councilman Marcus Cooke
tv227
1985
Lester Jenkins
tvNight Court
1984
Head Bailiff Reedy
movieAll the Money in the World
1983
Mr. Stowe
movieThe Young Landlords
1983
Mr. Williams
movieThe Escape Artist
1982
Cop at Mayor's Office
tvT. J. Hooker
1982
Officer Brian
tvPrivate Benjamin
1981
Ted Ross
tvMagnum, P.I.
1980
Dave, the DJ
moviePrivate Benjamin
1980
Sgt. L.C. Ross
movieThe Sky Is Gray
1980
Preacher
tvKnots Landing
1979
Magazine Owner
tvRoots: The Next Generations
1979
Aleck Haley
movieHardcore
1979
Big Dick Blaque
tvThe White Shadow
1978
Henry Judd
tvWhat's Happening!!
1976
Mr. Logan
tvThe Jeffersons
1975
Michael
tvThe Magician
1973
Jonathan Gordon
tvKung Fu
1972
Caleb Brown
tvThe Waltons
1972
Harley Foster
movieCool Breeze
1972
Harry, Policeman (uncredited)
tvSanford and Son
1972
Officer 'Smitty' Smith
tvGunsmoke
1955
Widge Spott