Hal Williams
Actor
Born Dec 14, 1938 · Columbus, Ohio, USA
Active 1955–2026
Halroy Candis Williams was an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith on Sanford and Son, Harley Foster on The Waltons, and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the…
Filmography
Parks and Recreation (2009) — Albert MeagleFlight (2012) — Whip's Dad (voice)Tales from the Crypt (1989) — Nick CiolaMagnum, P.I. (1980) — Dave, the DJKung Fu (1972) — Caleb BrownGuess Who (2005) — Howard JonesHardcore (1979) — Big Dick BlaqueMoonlight (2007) — 70-Year-Old Det. Bobby DesmondThe Rookie (1990) — PowellHerbie Rides Again (1974)Hill Street Blues (1981)Night Court (1984) — Head Bailiff ReedyQuincy, M.E. (1976) — CodyGood Times (1974)Private Benjamin (1980) — Sgt. L.C. RossThe Jeffersons (1975) — MichaelMatlock (2024) — Autry TuckerSanford and Son (1972) — Officer 'Smitty' SmithThe Waltons (1972) — Harley FosterGunsmoke (1955) — Widge SpottL.A. Law (1986) — Councilman Marcus CookeMr. Mayor (2021) — WaltT. J. Hooker (1982) — Officer BrianRoots: The Next Generations (1979) — Aleck Haley