Dick Anthony Williams Net Worth

Dick Anthony Williams was an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois on August 9, 1934. He was best known for his roles in Edward Scissorhands (1990), The Jerk (1979) and Dog Day Afternoon (1975). He was married to Gloria Edwards and passed away on February 16, 2012 in Van Nuys, California.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day August 09, 1934
Birth Place  Chicago, Illinois, United States
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Died On February 16, 2012(2012-02-16) (aged 77)\nVan Nuys, California U.S.
Birth Sign Virgo
Education Hyde Park High School Herzl Junior College
Occupation Actor
Years active 1968–2010
Spouse(s) Gloria Edwards (m. 1974–1988) (2 children)

💰 Net worth

Dick Anthony Williams' net worth is estimated to be between $100,000 and $1 million in 2024. A highly acclaimed actor, Williams has showcased his exceptional talents in the United States. With a career spanning several decades, he has contributed to the entertainment industry with his incredible performances. Known for his versatility and ability to embody various characters, Williams has left a lasting impact on audiences. His net worth reflects not only his achievements in the acting world but also his passion and dedication to his craft.

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Biography/Timeline

1971

In 1971-72, Williams appeared in Melvin Van Peebles' acclaimed off-Broadway musical "Ain't Supposed to Die a Natural Death." One of Williams' co-stars in the production was Actress Gloria Edwards (1944-1988). They married in 1974 and had two children, Jason Edward Williams and Mikah Lauren Williams. Edwards died of cancer in 1988.

1973

Born Richard Anthony Williams in Chicago, Williams was an actor in films and on television. His best-known film roles include Pretty Tony in The Mack (1973), the limo driver in Dog Day Afternoon (1975), Denzel Washington's father in Mo' Better Blues (1990) and Officer Allen in Edward Scissorhands (1990), and his other film credits include Uptight (1968), The Anderson Tapes (1971), Who Killed Mary What's 'Er Name? (1971), Slaughter's Big Rip-Off (1973), Five on the Black Hand Side (1973), Deadly Hero (1975), The Deep (1977), An Almost Perfect Affair (1979), The Jerk (1979), The Night the City Screamed (1980), The Star Chamber (1983) Gardens of Stone (1987), as Diamond's father in The Player's Club (1998), and Roberto in Blood and Bone (2009).

1977

In television, Williams guest starred in the Season 1 episode of Starsky & Hutch, "Kill Huggy Bear." He played the title character in the Phillip Hayes Dean drama Freeman, broadcast on PBS in October 1977. In the 1978 six-hour NBC docudrama King, about the life of Martin Luther King Jr., Williams played the role of Malcolm X. He guest starred on a number of TV shows including The Rockford Files, Cagney & Lacey, Lou Grant and Hart to Hart.

2012

Williams died on February 16, 2012 at Valley Presbyterian Hospital in Van Nuys, California, after a long illness.

2013

Williams was a regular cast member on the post World War II–era ABC primetime soap opera Homefront (1991-1993), appearing in all 42 episodes as chauffeur Abe Davis. In 1996, he played the father of Larry's assistant Beverley in an episode of The Larry Sanders Show. Williams also starred in the documentary film The Meeting, about two African-American political Leaders (Malcolm X and Martin Luther King, Jr.) discussing the fate of black people in America.