Exclusive: Williams reunited with "Boardwalk Empire" co-star Steve Buscemi for the Tribeca-selected short film, co-directed by documentarian Nadia Hallgren and Jamie-James Medina.
Hollywood history is filled with actors slotted into the category of the “character actor.” These men and women have faces and voices that people may recognize but whose names may not be as widely known.
Whether in the form of a documentary or a drama, the past few decades have seen both film and TV turn some much-needed attention to the queerness of the past.
The following might surprise many, so buckle up because these actors have all played some of the most memorable roles on TV yet never won an Emmy. Some were never even nominated!
Irvin Cartagena, known as “Green Eyes,” was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling Williams the fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin
Carlos Macci, 72, was one of four men charged for selling Williams a fatal dose of fentanyl-laced heroin
In a letter to a Manhattan judge, The Wire creator David Simon called the late Michael K. Williams “one of the finest actors with whom I have had the honor to collaborate and one of the most thoughtful, gracious and charitable souls I could ever call a friend.” But he also asks for leniency for a man charged in Williams’ death.
“No possible good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old soul," the TV writer said in a three-page letter to the judge
Television in the new millennium evolved in more ways than one, including the array and abundance of Black characters TV fans watch weekly, stream, or even binge on a lazy weekend afternoon. So let’s get to it and celebrate the best Black TV characters of the 21st century so far.
The Wire actor was found dead in his home in Williamsburg, Brooklyn in 2021
“The Wire” is widely regarded as one of the greatest television shows of all time, with critics and fans alike heaping praise on David Simon’s journalism-influenced portrayal of the many broken institutions affected by the Baltimore drug trade.
The two actors give riveting performances in the true story of a tragic hostage crisis — and in Williams' case, put on display the talent that was lost with his passing
John Boyega still can’t get over just how “incredible” it was to collaborate with the late Michael K. Williams in upcoming drama “Breaking.” The film,
Five months after Michael K. Williams was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment, federal prosecutors have arrested four people in connection with “The Wire” actor’s drug overdose.
Williams racked up 110 acting credits throughout his career, but he was best known as stick-up man Omar Little across all five seasons of David Simon's HBO crime drama The Wire.
The best tribute to Michael K. Williams on Emmys night arrived courtesy of the Baltimore Ravens, not the Television Academy. While the Emmys snubbed Williams
Omar’s character was played by late actor Michael K. Williams, who died on Sept. 6 at the age of 54. This was Baltimore’s first home game since his death.
Michael K. Williams was best known for his portrayal of Omar Little on the critically acclaimed show 'The Wire' that takes place in Baltimore. View the original article to see embedded media.
“The Wire” creator David Simon paid tribute to late actor Michael K. Williams (who died September 6) in a heartfelt essay published by The New York Times.
Orioles announcer Kevin Brown dropped one of Michael K. Williams' most famous lines.
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