Gary Anthony Williams
| Gary Anthony Williams | |
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 Williams performing with Laughing Matters at Manuel's, May 2007 |
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| Born | April 24 1966 Atlanta, Georgia  United States |
| Years active | 1985-present |
Gary Anthony Williams (born April 24, 1966) is an American screen actor. He currently appears on Boston Legal. Additionally, he is known for his recurring role on Adult Swim's animated series, The Boondocks as the voice of Uncle Ruckus and as Coroner Rick on Stroker and Hoop. He also appears in Adult Swim's first live-action show, Saul of the Mole Men.
Biography
Early life & career
Williams was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to moving to Los Angeles in 1998, Williams was involved in theatre, comedy and television in Atlanta, where his credits include acting with the Georgia Shakespeare Festival and being a longtime member of Atlanta’s longest running improv troupe, Laughing Matters. Williams had recurring roles in the television series I'll Fly Away and In the Heat of the Night, both filmed in the Atlanta area.
Television
Williams past roles include Abraham 'Abe' Kenarban (Stevie's dad) in the Fox TV sitcom Malcolm in the Middle and as Judge Trudy's Bailiff on Nickelodeon's The Amanda Show. Williams was a series regular on the WB Television Network sketch comedy series, Blue Collar TV.
Williams has recently joined the main cast of Boston Legal as transvestite secretary Clarence Bell. The part of Clarence/Clarice was originally to appear in one episode, but was expanded into a regular role. He also has a part in two shows on Cartoon Networks Adult Swim, one being Saul of the Molemen, the other as Uncle Ruckus on The Boondocks.
Film
Williams has appeared in movies such as Undercover Brother, Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle, and Soul Plane. He was also the voice of the title character in the Undercover Brother internet animated series. Williams also voiced Sweet in The Trumpet of the Swan.
Improv comedy
Williams, Fuzzbee Morse and Nick Jameson perform as the Flying Fannoli Brothers, and improv comedy band. Williams also returns to Atlanta to perform with Laughing Matters once or twice a year.
External links
- Gary Anthony Williams at the Internet Movie Database
- Gary Anthony Williams cast bio on The WB
- Malcolm In The Middle Voting Community - Fan Site
- Ex-Fayetteville Resident Goes Legal by Rodney Ho for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 16, 2007. Retrieved July 23, 2007
- Comic Makes Time for a Pal in Need by Richard L. Eldredge for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 3, 2007. Retrieved July 23, 2007
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