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Acting
Hal Williams
Hal Williams is best known for Parks and Recreation, Tales from the Crypt, Magnum, P.I. and Kung Fu. Hal Williams was born on December 14, 1938. Hal Williams died on July 15, 2026 at the age of 87.
- Born
- December 14, 1938
- Place of birth
- Columbus, Ohio, USA
- Died
- July 15, 2026 (87 years old)
Biography
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
Filmography
- 2024MatlockAutry Tucker
- 2021Mr. MayorWalt
- 2019A Black Lady Sketch ShowLester Jenkins
- 2012The First FamilyGeorge
- 2009Parks and RecreationAlbert Meagle
- 2007Moonlight70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond
- 1996MoeshaRosevelt Mitchell
- 1996Suddenly SusanJim
- 1993The Sinbad Show
- 1989Tales from the CryptNick Ciola
- 1986L.A. LawCouncilman Marcus Cooke
- 1985227Lester Jenkins
- 1984Night CourtHead Bailiff Reedy
- 1982T. J. HookerOfficer Brian
- 1981Hill Street Blues
- 1981Private BenjaminTed Ross
- 1980Magnum, P.I.Dave, the DJ
- 1980Sanford
- 1979Knots LandingMagazine Owner
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsAleck Haley
- 1978The White ShadowHenry Judd
- 1976Quincy, M.E.Cody
- 1976What's Happening!!Mr. Logan
- 1975The JeffersonsMichael
- 1975On the Rocks
- 1974Good Times
- 1974Harry O
- 1974Police Woman
- 1973The MagicianJonathan Gordon
- 1972Kung FuCaleb Brown
- 1972Sanford and SonOfficer 'Smitty' Smith
- 1972The WaltonsHarley Foster
- 1971Cannon
- 1966That Girl
- 1955GunsmokeWidge Spott
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Hal Williams been in?
Hal Williams is best known for Parks and Recreation, Tales from the Crypt, Magnum, P.I. and Kung Fu.
When was Hal Williams born?
Hal Williams was born on December 14, 1938. (Columbus, Ohio, USA)
How old is Hal Williams?
Hal Williams died on July 15, 2026 at the age of 87.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·