Dick Anthony Williams

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Characters played by Dick Anthony Williams

Roberto — Blood and Bone (2009)

An elderly man who befriends Bone and Tamara's family. He is brutally murdered by James's pit bulls after witnessing the mob boss run over a pedestrian, an event that deeply impacts the protagonists and escalates the conflict.

Taj — The Jerk (1979)

Carnival worker or associate involved in weight-guessing act.

Slake — The Deep (1977)

One of Henri Cloche's henchmen, involved in the attempt to obtain the recovered morphine and suppress opposition to Cloche's plan. During the final confrontation on the surface, Slake is attacked and speared by Gail Berke, helping bring the threat from Cloche's group to an end.

Jackson — An Almost Perfect Affair (1979)

Jackson is Hal's sardonic friend, a director-producer promoting his own film in Nice. He takes control of the publicity campaign for Hal's project and changes its title, creating tension between them. Despite this interference, he later praises the film and drives Hal to the airport before helping him obtain a contract.

Charlie — Grizzly II: Revenge (2020)

Festival attendee caught in the chaos of the grizzly attack.

Spencer — The Anderson Tapes (1971)

The getaway driver hired by Anderson. He operates the moving van filled with stolen goods during the Labor Day weekend heist. His vehicle ultimately crashes into a police roadblock, leading to his apprehension.

Big Stop Williams — Mo' Better Blues (1990)

Bleek's father who initially fears his son's trumpet career will make him effeminate. They share a close relationship, evidenced by playing catch. Later, Big Stop's residence becomes the family home for Bleek, Indigo, and their son.

Mr. Armstrong — The Players Club (1998)

Diana's father. His refusal to financially support her college education forces her to leave home and seek independence, serving as the inciting incident for the plot.

Rev. Richard Henderson — Sister, Sister (1982)

Reverend Henderson is the married pastor of Carolyne's church and is also the state's senator-elect. He is having an intense affair with Carolyne, and later Freida seduces him, disrupting the relationship between the sisters and undermining Carolyne's self-image.

Det. Wylie — Through Naked Eyes (1983)

Det. Wylie investigates the series of killings alongside Sgt. Scopetta. The two discuss the case and focus their suspicions on William, whose habit of watching people through binoculars concerns them. Wylie also questions William after a handicapped man who shared an elevator with him is found dead, hearing William's account of going home and speaking briefly with his father.

Career Overview

Dick Anthony Williams has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1967. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Grizzly Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Edward Scissorhands, Blood and Bone, Keeping On. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1934-08-09
Birth Place
Chicago, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q3706936), public domain (CC0).