MICHAEL KENNETH

Actor

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BORN November 22, 1966

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HEIGHT 6'1" (1.85 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1994 – 2021

🏆 AWARDS & ACCOLADES

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2021

27th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

🎬 Lovecraft Country

NOMINEE

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2021

1st Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Actor in a Horror Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie

🎬 Lovecraft Country

NOMINEE

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2021

73rd Emmy Awards

Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series

🎬 Lovecraft Country

NOMINEE

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2015

30th Film Independent Spirit Awards

Robert Altman Award

🎬 Inherent Vice

WINNER

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2015

21st Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

🎬 Boardwalk Empire

NOMINEE

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2014

20th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture

🎬 12 Years a Slave

NOMINEE

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2014

20th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

🎬 Boardwalk Empire

NOMINEE

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2012

18th Screen Actors Guild Awards

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series

🎬 Boardwalk Empire

WINNER

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Michael Kenneth Williams (November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021) was an American actor. He played Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire from 2002 to 2008 and Albert “Chalky” White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire from 2010 to 2014. Williams was raised in the Vanderveer Projects in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School. Later, Williams enrolled at the National Black Theatre in New York City.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Michael
Born November 22, 1966
Height 6'1" (1.85 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education Williams was raised in the Vanderveer Projects in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School.
Current Status Deceased (Passed away on September 6, 2021)
Years Active 1994 – 2021
Occupation Actor
Family Background Private Family Background
Early Career Williams was raised in the Vanderveer Projects in East Flatbush, Brooklyn and attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School.
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