Hal Williams Biography

Fast Facts

• Has served as the host of an annually broadcasted, Louisiana-based telethon for the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation
• Began his career as a community theater performer while involved with the Ohio Youth Commission
• Quote: "It all started with theater․ It's my love․ I do theater any chance I get, whether I get paid or not․"
• Was reportedly fired from "The Jimmy Stewart Show" in 1971 on the insistence of the show's star, James Stewart
• His two most notable roles were those of Officer 'Smitty' on "Sanford and Son" and Lester Jenkins on the NBC series "227․"
• Is both known and respected for being able to balance dramatic roles with comedic ones, a versatility he has long strived to maintain
• Known for his on-screen roles in several Sinbad-starring productions during the 1990s
• Has been actively involved in show business since the 1960s, with acting gigs in each of the last 5 decades