Acting

Hal Williams

Born December 14, 1938Died July 15, 2026 (87)United StatesColumbus, Ohio, USA57 creditsIMDb

Halroy Candis Williams was 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

Guess Who2005 · as Howard Jones
Flight2012 · as Whip's Dad (voice)
The Rookie1990 · as Powell
Herbie Rides Again1974 · Cast
Private Benjamin1980 · as Sgt. L.C. Ross
Hardcore1979 · as Big Dick Blaque
Snow 2: Brain Freeze2008 · as Henry Mays
The Cherokee Kid1996 · as Rev. Peel
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Sanford and Son1972 · as Officer 'Smitty' Smith · 20 ep
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The Waltons1972 · as Harley Foster · 7 ep
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Parks and Recreation2009 · as Albert Meagle · 1 ep
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2271985 · as Lester Jenkins · 116 ep
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Knots Landing1979 · as Magazine Owner · 2 ep
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Parks and Recreation2009 · as Albert Meagle · 1 ep
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Magnum, P.I.1980 · as Dave, the DJ · 1 ep
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L.A. Law1986 · as Councilman Marcus Cooke · 1 ep
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Quincy, M.E.1976 · as Cody · 1 ep
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Night Court1984 · as Head Bailiff Reedy · 1 ep
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Hill Street Blues1981 · Cast · 1 ep
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The Waltons1972 · as Harley Foster · 7 ep
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T. J. Hooker1982 · as Officer Brian · 1 ep
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Cannon1971 · Cast · 3 ep
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Tales from the Crypt1989 · as Nick Ciola · 1 ep
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Gunsmoke1955 · as Widge Spott · 1 ep
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Moesha1996 · as Rosevelt Mitchell · 1 ep
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Police Woman1974 · Cast · 1 ep
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Matlock2024 · as Autry Tucker · 2 ep
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The Jeffersons1975 · as Michael · 2 ep
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That Girl1966 · Cast · 3 ep
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Sanford and Son1972 · as Officer 'Smitty' Smith · 20 ep
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Good Times1974 · Cast · 3 ep
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Harry O1974 · Cast · 4 ep
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2271985 · as Lester Jenkins · 116 ep
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A Black Lady Sketch Show2019 · as Lester Jenkins · 1 ep
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Suddenly Susan1996 · as Jim · 1 ep
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What's Happening!!1976 · as Mr. Logan · 1 ep
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Moonlight2007 · as 70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond · 1 ep
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The White Shadow1978 · as Henry Judd · 1 ep
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Mr. Mayor2021 · as Walt · 1 ep
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Roots: The Next Generations1979 · as Aleck Haley · 1 ep
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The Magician1973 · as Jonathan Gordon · 1 ep
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The First Family2012 · as George · 1 ep
Flight2012 · as Whip's Dad (voice)
The Rookie1990 · as Powell
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Private Benjamin1981 · as Ted Ross · 39 ep
Guess Who2005 · as Howard Jones
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Sanford1980 · Cast · 2 ep
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The Sinbad Show1993 · Cast · 1 ep