Hal Williams

Known for acting

Born December 14, 1938 · died July 15, 2026 (age 87) · Columbus, Ohio, USA

About

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 NBC sitcom 227 which originally aired from 1985 until 1990.

Knots Landingas Magazine Owner

Magnum, P.I.as Dave, the DJ

Parks and Recreationas Albert Meagle

The Waltonsas Harley Foster

L.A. Lawas Councilman Marcus Cooke

Night Courtas Head Bailiff Reedy

Quincy, M.E.as Cody

Moeshaas Rosevelt Mitchell

T. J. Hookeras Officer Brian

The Jeffersonsas Michael

Matlockas Autry Tucker

Tales from the Cryptas Nick Ciola

Gunsmokeas Widge Spott

Sanford and Sonas Officer 'Smitty' Smith

What's Happening!!as Mr. Logan

227as Lester Jenkins

Moonlightas 70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond

The White Shadowas Henry Judd

Suddenly Susanas Jim

Flightas Whip's Dad (voice)

Mr. Mayoras Walt

A Black Lady Sketch Showas Lester Jenkins

Roots: The Next Generationsas Aleck Haley

The Magicianas Jonathan Gordon

The First Familyas George

Private Benjaminas Ted Ross

Guess Whoas Howard Jones

The Rookieas Powell

Hardcoreas Big Dick Blaque

Herbie Rides Again1974

Private Benjaminas Sgt. L.C. Ross

The NBC All Star Hour: Let's All Be There1985

The Cherokee Kidas Rev. Peel

Snow 2: Brain Freezeas Henry Mays

Sidekicksas Max

Kung Fuas Caleb Brown

All the Money in the Worldas Mr. Stowe

The Escape Artistas Cop at Mayor's Office

The West Side Waltzas Jonno

The Sky Is Grayas Preacher

Night Clubas Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night

Percy & Thunderas Jiti Kalumbi

Generation Gapas Mac

Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy "Satchel" Paigeas Carl Roberts

Thou Shalt Not Commit Adulteryas Boneyard

The Young Landlordsas Mr. Williams

On the Nickelas Paul

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