Ellis E. Williams
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| Born | June 28, 1951 Brunswick, Georgia, United States |
| Occupation | Actor, writer, comedian, singer |
| Years active | 1980–present |
Ellis E. Williams (born June 28, 1951) is an American film and television actor/comedian who is better known for playing "Henry Hugley" (father of Darryl Hughley, played by comedian D.L. Hughley) on the sitcom, The Hughleys.
[edit] Early life
Williams was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia, United States.
[edit] Career
At the age of 28, Williams made his first television debut in 1980, when he appeared as a part of a chorus in an episode of Saturday Night Live, then in 1984, he appeared in a feature film, The Brother From Another Planet, as well as appearing a TV movie, Code Name: Foxfire as a street singer. Then made his big debut as appearing in Eddie Murphy's 1987 documentary stand-up, Eddie Murphy Raw as Eddie's uncle.
Then Williams appeared in films such as: Second Sight, Def by Temptation and Basketball Dreams. In 1991, he made his first television appearance (since SNL in 1980), on an episode of Law & Order, as Ray Bell, then he appeared in numerous films: Hangin' with the Homeboys and Strictly Business, opposite Halle Berry, Anne-Marie Johnson, Tommy Davidson, and Samuel L. Jackson. Other films include: Me and Veronica, The Saint of Fort Washington, The Little Death, A River Made to Drown In, 8 Heads in a Duffel Bag, The Glimmer Man, Eye for an Eye, among others.
Williams appeared in numerous sitcoms including: Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, Step by Step, Martin, The Jamie Foxx Show, Roc, The Wayans Bros., Any Day Now and Malcolm in the Middle.
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