Dick Anthony Williams

Biography

Dick Anthony Williams was a talented American actor born in Chicago, Illinois, who spent his early years recovering from polio and later attended Herzl Junior College before launching his career as a singer with the Williams Brothers Quartet. He transitioned to acting in Los Angeles, landing notable roles on Broadway in The Poison Tree, What the Wine-Sellers Buy, and Black Picture Show, and also appeared in 1970s blaxploitation films like The Mack. His performances included memorable turns in Mo' Better Blues and Edward Scissorhands.