Halroy Candis Williams[1] (born December 14, 1938)[2] is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–1976), Harley Foster on The Waltons (1973-1980), 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. His film credits include Private Benjamin (1980), Guess Who (2005), and Flight (2012).
Early life and career
Williams was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio.[3][4] In the early 1960s, he began acting in community theater in Ohio. Williams worked as a postal worker and corrections officer before moving to Hollywood to pursue an acting career in 1968.[5]
Williams appeared as a guest star in the 3rd season, 24th episode of the television series, Kung Fu as a friend of Caine named Caleb.
Personal life
Williams has been married twice and has three children. On April 11, 1975, Williams married Gay Anderson; they were divorced in November 1976.[citation needed]
Season 1, Episode 3 - "3rd & Bonaparte Is Always in the Shade"
References
^"Every detail you want to know about Hal Williams". University Wire. August 18, 2022. ProQuest532496921. Full name: Halroy Candis Williams; Date of birth: December 14, 1938; Place of birth: Ohio, United States of America
^Kotta, Carmen (October 10, 1981). "The Face Is Familiar: Hal Williams, Actor!". The Afro-American. p. A4. ProQuest532496921. Williams was born in Columbus, Ohio, where he spent his time going to movies and wishing he could be a cowboy.
