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Mykelti Williamson

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Photos Mykelti Williamson Birth name: Mykelti Williamson
Birth date: 1960/03/04 (64 years old)
Birth place : Saint-Louis, Missouri (USA)
Height: 1.87 m

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Biography for Mykelti Williamson

Perhaps best remembered for his touching performance as 'Bubba' opposite Tom Hanks in the Academy Award winning film Forrest Gump (1994), Mykelti Williamson is one of the most sought after actors in Hollywood, after steadily honing his craft since he first began acting professionally at the age of 18.

This past fall Williamson starred as Lt. Philip Gerard, the hardnosed detective determined to recapture escaped convict Dr. Richard Kimble (Tim Daly) in CBS Television's update of the classic 1960's action series "The Fugitive" (2000).

The son of an Air Force Staff Sergeant (father) and certified public accountant (mother), Mykelty Williamson was born in St. Louis, MO, and began performing on the stage at the age of 9. Like many youngsters, Williamson was enamored with the concept of television, and thought that the images he was seeing on the small screen were reality. It wasn't until his mother put him in a church play that he realized that what the people on the small screen were doing was performing. Williamson was instantly hooked.

At the age of 15, Williamson and his family settled in Los Angeles. A superb athlete, Williamson excelled at both football and basketball until his performance bug led him to quit sports and dance with the cheerleading squad, much to the chagrin of his coaches.

Following his graduation, Williamson began acting professionally, making appearances on television shows such as "Starsky and Hutch", "Hill Street Blues" and "China Beach", among others. Williamson made his film debut in the Walter Hill directed feature Streets of Fire (1984), opposite Diane Lane, Michael Pare and Willem Dafoe.

He would subsequently appear in the feature The First Power (1990) with Lou Diamond Phillips, _Miracle Mile (1989)_ with Anthony Edwards and Mare Winningham, Number One with a Bullet (1987), Wildcats (1986) and Free Willy (1993).

Following his critically acclaimed performance in Forrest Gump (1994), Williamson starred in Forest Whitaker's Waiting to Exhale (1995); partnered with Al Pacino in Michael Mann's Heat (1995); Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995), and starred alongside Nicolas Cage in Con Air (1997).

Williamson was also seen in director Mike Nichols' political drama Primary Colors (1998) (a cameo appearance which he did as a personal favor to Nichols and John Travolta) and Three Kings (1999), opposite George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg and Ice Cube.

In 1996 Williamson returned to television when he starred opposite Delroy Lindo and Blair Underwood in the critically acclaimed HBO telefilm Soul of the Game (1996) (TV) and received rave reviews for his stirring portrayal of legendary Negro League baseball legend Josh Gibson. Williamson also starred in Buffalo Soldiers (1997) (TV) for TNT and 12 Angry Men (1997) (TV) for Showtime, as well as starring in the cable network's series "The Hoop Life" (1999).

On stage Williamson starred with Samuel L. Jackson, D.B. Sweeney, Ellis Williams, Matt Macgrath, Richard Reily in Clark Gregg's ("What Lies Beneath") 1995's ensemble drama "Distant Fires", which earned the cast a prestigious L.A. Theatre Award.

An avid sports fan and devoted family man, Williamson enjoys restoring classic cars and rodeoing in his free time. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife and two of his three daughters.

Named by his grandfather for 'Spirit' or 'Silent Friend' in the language of Blackfeet Indians, Mykelti Williamson has quietly built a reputation in Hollywood as one of the most consistently proven actors in the business, delivering stirring and honest performances that always capture audiences.

After more than a decade in business, actor Mykelti Williamson became famous in 1994 thanks to Forrest Gump in which he was the army friend of Tom Hanks.

Born in St Louis, Williamson and his family frequently moved during his childhood, finally settled in Los Angeles when he was 15 years old. After studying dramatic arts in high school, Williamson won a recurring role in Hill Street blues in 1983. Working diligently in the world of TV and cinema throughout the 80s, Williamson appeared in a number of films, in particular In Walter Hill's Streets of Fire (1984), in the pilot episode of the Miami Vice series (1984) as well as in the comedy Wildcats (1986).

In the 90s, Williamson obtained an important role in Sauvez Willy (1993) where he interpreted a police officer. His appearance in the very famous Forrest Gump in 1994 earned him a tribute from criticism. After appearing in Sauvez Willy 2 (1995) and playing a small role in Waiting To Exhale (1995), Williamson joined Al Pacino in Heat (1995).

Continuing to work for TV, Williamson has played in several series and in TV movies. Williamson resumed his role of Lieutenant Gerard in the second TV series version Le Fugitive (2000). Despite the pre-season exaggeration and the previous success of the first version, the series lasted only one season. Williamson appeared in Ali (2001) and in the Boomtown series (2002). Williamson is married and has three daughters.

Mykelti Williamson is an American actor known for his work in movies and television series. He was born on March 4, 1957 in St. Louis in Missouri, and grew up in Los Angeles in California. He started his acting career in the 1980s, and has since played in many films and television series.

Williamson is perhaps the best known for his role as Bubba in the film Forrest Gump, alongside Tom Hanks. This role earned him an appointment to the Golden Globe Awards in 1995. He also played in other famous films, such as Con Air, Heat, and The Negotiator. In television series, he played in popular shows like 24, CSI: Miami, and justified.

Apart from his acting career, Williamson is also an active member of the Los Angeles community. He has participated in numerous charitable campaigns to help disadvantaged children, and is a fervent defender of the rights of disabled people. He is also an active member of the Artist for A New South Africa association, which aims to promote social and economic justice in South Africa.

In summary, Mykelti Williamson is a talented and committed actor, who has played in many popular films and television series during his career.

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Filmography

Title Role
Fatwa (2005) (post-production) Grady Frank
After the Sunset (2004) Agent Stafford
The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) Harold Mann
Boomtown (2002) TV Series Detective Bobby 'Fearless' Smith
Our America (2002) (TV) Graham Ellis
Ali (2001) Don King
Holiday Heart (2000) (TV) Silas
The Fugitive (2000) TV Series Lieutenant/Captain Philip Gerard
Gideon (1999) Coleman Walker
Three Kings (1999) Col. Horn
The Hoop Life (1999) TV Series Marvin Buxton
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years (1999) (TV) Papa Delany
Species II (1998) Dennis Gamble
Primary Colors (1998) Dewayne Smith
Buffalo Soldiers (1997) (TV) Cpl. William Christy
Double Tap (1997) Hamilton
12 Angry Men (1997) (TV) Juror #10
Con Air (1997) Mike 'Baby-O' O'Dell
Truth or Consequences, N.M. (1997) Marcus Weans
Soul of the Game (1996) (TV) Josh Gibson
Waiting to Exhale (1995) Troy
Heat (1995) Sergeant Drucker
How to Make an American Quilt (1995) Winston
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) Dwight Mercer
Forrest Gump (1994) Pvt. Benjamin Buford 'Bubba' Blue
Other Women's Children (1993) (TV)
Free Willy (1993) Dwight Mercer
The New WKRP in Cincinnati (1991) TV Series Donovan Aderhold (1991-1993)
A Killer Among Us (1990) (TV) (as Mykel T. Williamson) Greg Hopkins
The First Power (1990) (as Mykel T. Williamson) Det. Oliver Franklin
Midnight Caller (1988) TV Series (as Mykel T. Williamson) Deacon Bridges (1989-)
Police Story: Monster Manor (1988) (TV) (as Mykel T. Williamson) Officer Don Luntner
Miracle Mile (1988) (as Mykel T. Williamson) Wilson
You Talkin' to Me? (1987) (as Mikel T. Williamson) Thatcher Marks
The Bronx Zoo (1987) TV Series Gus Butterfield
Number One with a Bullet (1987) (as Mykel T. Williamson) Casey
Wildcats (1986) (as Mykel T. Williamson) Levander 'Bird' Williams
Cover Up (1984) TV Series Rick
Miami Vice (1984) (TV) (as Mykel T. Williamson) Leon Jefferson
Streets of Fire (1984) (as Mykel T. Williamson) B.J., The Sorels
Bay City Blues (1983) TV Series (as Mykel T. Williamson) Deejay Cunningham (1983)
Desperate Lives (1982) (TV) Jack
The Righteous Apples (1981) TV Series (as Mykel T. Williamson) Charles 'Big Neck' McMorris

Trivia

Jurors acquitted him of attempted manslaughter in the stabbing of his ex-wife's companion. [4 September 1998]

Arrested for allegedly stalking his ex-wife and stabbing a friend. Was released on $180,000 bail next day. [5 January 1998]

Mykelti is pronounced like "Michael Tee".

Was an alternate for The Lockers, a featured dance group on Soul Train.

Worked with producer Mann, Michael in the pilot episode of "Miami Vice" (1984) and later reunited with Mann in Heat (1994).

Miami vice was produced by Michael Mann, Mykelti guest starred in the pilot episode. They would later collaborate in Heat and Ali with Michal Mann as director.

Invited to join AMPAS in 2005.

Family

Spouse :Sandra Spriggs (26 April 1997 - present) 2 children, Cheryl Chisholm (1989 - 1994) (divorced) 1 child, Olivia Brown (1983 - 1985) (divorced).

Author of the card

  • Creation date: 01/07/2003 by abdest

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