Michael K. Williams Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10 in |
Weight | 76 kg |
Date of Birth | November 22, 1966 |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Date of Death | September 6, 2021 |
Michael K. Williams was an American actor, voiceover artist, and producer who had given a number of notable performances in shows and movies such as Omar Little in The Wire, Bobby McCray in When They See Us, Freddy Knight in The Night Of, Jack Gee in Bessie, Allen in Life During Wartime, Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire, Neville Baraka in The Gambler, and Robert in 12 Years a Slave.
Born Name
Michael Kenneth Williams
Nick Name
Michael
Age
Michael was born on November 22, 1966.
Died
Michael died on the morning of September 6, 2021, at the age of 54 in his Williamsburg, Brooklyn penthouse in New York City, U.S. reportedly due to a drug overdose.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Born Place
Brooklyn, New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Michael K. Williams studied at George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. Later, he attended the National Black Theatre in New York City.
Occupation
Actor, Voiceover Artist, Producer
Family
- Father –Â Booker T. Williams
- Others – Primus/Primas Williams (Paternal Grandfather), Anna J. Murrell/Murell (Paternal Grandmother), Sean Price (Cousin) (Rapper)
Manager
Michael K. Williams was represented by Silver Lining Entertainment, Talent Management Company, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 10 in or 178 cm
Weight
76 kg or 167.5 lbs
Race / Ethnicity
Black
Michael K. Williams was of African-American descent on his father’s side and had African-Bahamian roots on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Facial scar
- Deep voice
Michael K. Williams Facts
- He grew up in the Vanderveer Projects in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City.
- He got the facial scar after he was involved in a bar fight on his 25th birthday and his assailants sliced him with razor blades.
- Michael K. Williams was cast as High Top in the 1996 crime drama film, Bullet, which starred Mickey Rourke, Tupac Shakur, Donnie Wahlberg, Adrien Brody, Ted Levine, and John Enos III.
- From 2002 to 2008, he played the role of Omar Little, a notorious Baltimore stick-up man who frequently robs street-level drug dealers, in the crime drama television series, The Wire. For this role, he was nominated for the NAACP Image Awards for “Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series” as well as “Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series”.
- Former US President Barack Obama once revealed that Omar Little was his favorite character on The Wire.
- Michael K. Williams had done voiceover work in shows like Aqua Teen Hunger Force, F Is for Family, High School USA!, and Lucas Bros Moving Co.
- As a producer, he had worked on projects like Black Market with Michael K. Williams, Snow on Tha Bluff, Shelter, and Grace After Midnight Pain.
Featured Image by Michael K. Williams / Instagram
Michael K. Williams was my favorite actor. He never ran from a role that he vibed with and I respect that. And he gave his various roles his all which is why he was and will always be an inspiration for this budding writer. My favorite quote by him is “Revenge is not a positive state of mind or energy to indulge your self in. RIIP! Mike – I know you’re watching from up above.
His hair color looked more black and his beard more of a whitish gray color.
Am I the only one that thinks he looks a bit similar to DMX?