Samm-Art Williams
Biography
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). From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Movies (13)
A Rage in Harlem
as Gus Parsons
1991
The Women of Brewster Place
as Cecil Garvin
1989
John Henry
Writer (Writing)
1986
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
as Jim
1986
Charlotte Forten's Mission: Experiment in Freedom
Writer (Writing)
1985
Blood Simple
as Meurice
1985
Hot Resort
as Bill Martin
1985
Solomon Northup's Odyssey
Teleplay (Writing)
1984
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole
as Matt Henson
1983
Dressed to Kill
as Subway Cop
1980
Night of the Juggler
as Peep Show Bouncer
1980
The Wanderers
as Roger
1979
The Baron
as Rufus
1977
TV Shows (8)
Good News
Producer (Production)
1997
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
as Samm
1992
Martin
Producer (Production)
1992
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
as Thug
1990
The Women of Brewster Place
as Cecil Garvin
1989
Frank's Place
Producer (Production)
1987
Tall Tales & Legends
Writer (Writing)
1985
Miami Vice
as Lead DEA Agent
1984