Michael Williams is an American actor and dancer. He starred in the series "wiretap" and "clandestine empire." He also knows the audience roles in the films "Farewell, Baby, Farewell", "Orphan Brooklyn" and "12 Years of Slavery."
Biography
Michael Kenneth Williams was born on November 22, 1966. He was born and raised in New York. The actor’s parents are from Southern California and Nassau. Their family had 10 children. Michael was educated at the Higher School of Professional and Technical Training. George Westinghouse. From his youth he was engaged in choreography and participated in theatrical productions. But first, Michael did not take his acting career seriously. He perceived playing in the theater and dancing as a hobby. Williams planned to connect his future with pharmaceuticals, got a job in a well-known company and entered the School of Management. However, he soon changed his mind and began to break through in show business.
From youth, the actor has a noticeable scar on his face. He received it during the conflict on his 25th birthday. Because of the scar, Michael was invited to the role of criminal figures. During his acting career, Williams did not forget about choreography. He was engaged in the production of dance numbers and music videos. In this capacity, he collaborated with many famous performers.
Carier start
On the account of the actor about 100 roles in the movie. His career began in the 1990s. He got the role of Charles Cole in the crime series Law and Order, which has been playing since 1990. The plot tells about the work of the police investigating the crime and the prosecutor representing the case in court. In 1995, Michael played in the criminal action movie "Bullet". According to the script, the protagonist, whose nickname gave the name to the film, leaves the prison walls. He was serving his sentence after robbing a store. The hero returns to his parents' house and learns about family affairs. His brother lost his mind due to participating in hostilities in Vietnam. His second brother is engaged in graffiti. The father tries to direct his son on the true path, offers him a job. But the central character wants to go the other way.
In the late 1990s, the series Soprano Clan began, where Williams got the role of Ray. This is the story of the daily life of the "godfather". He quickly thinks and reacts, loves black humor and solves the problems of his criminal environment. At the same time show his family. Children do not obey the father, the wife can become an ex, and the mother is engaged in moralizing. Due to stress and pressure, the main character turns to a specialist. However, he cannot tell the psychiatrist about all his affairs.
In the detective series "Law and Order. Special Corps" Michael can be seen in a small role. The plot revolves around felonies in New York. The series tells about the everyday life of detectives from the elite unit. After the actor received a cameo role in the drama "The Third Change". The main characters of the series are police officers, paramedics and firemen who work in the third shift. They protect and save the inhabitants of the city. The series shows not only the professional side of the characters' life, but also the romantic and friendly relations of the characters. In 1999, Williams was invited to the thriller with Nicholas Cage "Resurrecting the Dead". The plot tells about paramedic who works at night. The main character suffers from visions. He is haunted by the souls of deceased patients. The hero’s personal life and health are at stake, but he continues his mission.
