Clarence Williams, III

Nationality:
American
Birthdate:
08/21/1939
Birthplace:
New York, New York
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biography
Forever to be recalled as Linc Hayes, the Afro-sporting member of "The Mod Squad" trio, whose favorite expression was "Solid!", Clarence Williams III has gone on to become an established character actor, particularly rediscovered in the 1980s and 90s by young African-American directors. Born and raised in Harlem, Williams began his career in theater with a small part in "Dark of the Moon" (c. 1957) and then moved to Broadway where he had five lines in the 1960 production of "The Long Dream". After a stint in the Air Force, he returned to NYC, where he won critical praise and awards for his Continued
Credits
(TV Show)
2005-2005
(TV Show)
2004-2004
(TV Show)
2003-2003
Mr. Hayes
2003
Mr. Hayes
2003
(TV Show)
2003-2003
Dr. Bauer
2003
Blum
2003
'Jelly Roll' Morton
1999
Colonel Fowler
1999
Samson Simpson
1998
Bub Hewlett
1997
Actor
1997
Mr Simms
1995
A R Skuggs
1994
(TV Show)
1985-1985
Clarence Thornehill
1985
Father
1984
Blood
1963
Ridley
Bobby Shy
General Greenboro
Ken Taft
Father Stratton
Lieutenant Kevin White
Leron Becker
milestones
Year
Milestone
1957 
New York stage debut, "Dark of the Moon" (date approximate)
1960 
Broadway debut, "The Long Dream"
1963 
Film debut, "The Cool World"
1964 
Starred on Broadway in "Slow Dance on the Killing Ground"
1966 
Served as artist in residence at Brandeis University, Waltham, Massachusetts
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