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Michael K. Williams
Born Michael Kenneth Williams
June 26th, 1966
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Occupation actor

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Biography

Childhood and early career

Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York. Brooklyn (named after the Dutch town Breukelen) is one of the five boroughs of New York City. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous After getting in some trouble as a youth he enrolled in school and got a job at a pharmaceutical company. Inspired by Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814, he left school and quit his job against the wishes of his family to pursue a career as a dancer. Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16 1966 is an American recording artist and entertainer Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 (commonly referred to as Rhythm Nation 1814) is the fourth Studio album by American Singer-songwriter During a year in which he was intermittently homeless, Williams "pounded the pavement," visiting record labels and dance studios looking for work. He eventually got a job as a background dancer on a music tour, which led to more work appearing as a dancer in videos and on tours, as well as some modeling work. [4]

Early acting career

On his 25th birthday, just days after appearing in an ad campaign, Williams got into a barroom brawl in which an adversary cut his face and neck with a razor. One cut came close to his jugular vein and nearly killed him. The jugular veins are Veins that bring deoxygenated blood from the Head back to the heart via the Superior vena cava. [4]

According to Williams, the scar helped to launch his acting career. Within months of the incident, photographers were stopping him on the street, asking him to pose. [5] He began getting more calls to do music videos, which led to some minor work playing a thug in TV shows. in 1996 he appeared in Tupac Shakur's crime drama Bullet and in 1999 he appeared in the music video for Madonna's song "Secret". Tupac Amaru Shakur (June 16 1971 &mdash September 13 1996 also known by his Stage names 2Pac and Makaveli, was an American rapper Bullet is a 1996 Crime drama Film directed by Julien Temple. Film starring Mickey Rourke, Tupac Shakur Madonna Louise Ciccone Ritchie (born August 16 1958 known as Madonna, is an American "Secret" is a song by Madonna, released as the first single from her 1994 album Bedtime Stories. [5]

In 1997 he made an appearance on Law & Order (he appeared again in 2001), and in 2001 on The Sopranos. Law & Order is an American Police procedural and Legal drama television series created by Dick Wolf. The Sopranos is an American Television drama series created by David Chase. [6]

The Wire

Williams is best known for his portrayal of Omar Little in The Wire, which began filming in 2002. See also Omar Little and associates Omar Devone Little is a fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, portrayed by Michael K Williams received the part after only a single audition. [7] Williams was initially told that the character was slated to appear in just seven episodes of the first season and feared that the character would be killed before the end of the season. [7] However, creator David Simon stated that they always planned to keep the character as part of the continuing ensemble should the show be renewed beyond the first season. [8] Williams has stated that he pursued the role because he was intrigued by the character's contradictory nature. [7] For his portrayal of Omar, Williams was named by USA Today as one of ten reasons they still love television. USA TODAY is a national American daily Newspaper published by the Gannett Company. The character was praised for his uniqueness in the stale landscape of TV crime dramas and for the wit and humor that Williams brings to the portrayal. [1] Omar has been named as one of the first season's richest characters, not unlike the Robin Hood of Baltimore's west side projects, although his contradictory nature was questioned as a little too strange. Robin Hood is an archetypal figure in English folklore, whose story originates from medieval times but who remains significant in popular culture where [2] The Baltimore City Paper named the character one of their top ten reasons not to cancel the show and called him "arguably the show’s single greatest achievement. Baltimore City Paper is a free Alternative weekly Newspaper published in Baltimore Maryland, founded in 1977 by Russ Smith "[3]

Williams has stated that he feels that the character is well liked because of his honesty, lack of materialism, individuality and his adherence to his strict code. [7] He feels that the role has been a breakthrough in terms of bringing attention to him and getting further roles. [9] Williams has had both positive and negative reactions to the character's homosexuality and feels that he is successful in challenging attitudes and provoking discussion with the role. [9] In 2007 he was nominated for an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Omar. [10]

Filmography

Williams had a recurring role on J. J. Abrams' Alias. Jeffrey Jacob "JJ" Abrams (born in 1966 is an American Emmy Award -winning film and Television producer, writer actor composer director Alias is an American " Spy-fi " television series created by J He also had a recurring role on Abrams' produced Six Degrees. [9] He has also made brief appearances on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Boston Legal, The Sopranos, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Third Watch. CSI Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama Television series that trails the investigations of a team of Las Vegas Boston Legal is an American Legal drama - Comedy created by David E The Sopranos is an American Television drama series created by David Chase. Law & Order Special Victims Unit (also known as Law & Order SVU or simply SVU) is an American Drama This article is about the television show For information about naval watches see Watch system. He appeared in The Kill Point as recurring guest star Q, a police sniper alongside The Wire co-stars J.D. Williams, Michael Hyatt and Leo Fitzpatrick. The Kill Point is a Television series that follows a group of U See J D Williams (film JD Williams (born May 22, 1978 in Newark New Jersey) is an American actor Michael Hyatt is an African American film and television actress Leo Fitzpatrick (born August 10 1978 in West Orange, New Jersey, United States) is an American Actor who has He auditioned for the starring role of Mr. Cat but was forced to take a smaller role due to scheduling conflicts; the part of Mr. Cat went to J. D. Williams instead. [11]

Williams played detective Devin Amronklin in the 2007 film Gone, Baby, Gone. Gone Baby Gone is a 2007 American Crime drama / Mystery film directed by Ben Affleck. The film is based on a novel by Dennis Lehane, who has written for The Wire, and was adapted and directed by Ben Affleck. Dennis Lehane (born August 4, 1965) is an American author He has written several award-winning Novels including A Drink Before Ben Affleck (born Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt; August 15 1972 is an American Film Screenwriter, director, actor and older brother of Amronklin is a recurring character in Lehane's Kenzie-Genarro series of books. Williams says that he enjoyed working with Affleck and characterised him as a passionate and hands on director. [9] The film also featured his co-star from The Wire, Amy Ryan. Amy Ryan (born 30 November 1969) is an Academy Award -nominated and Tony Award -nominated American actress

He played Teddy, the former boyfriend of Nikki Tru (Kerry Washington) in the Chris Rock film "I Think I Love My Wife. Kerry Washington (born January 31 1977 is an American actress. I Think I Love My Wife is a Romantic comedy - drama 2007 film directed by and starring Chris Rock. "

He played James, a policeman, in singer R. Kelly's "Trapped in the Closet". Robert Sylvester Kelly (born January 8, 1967) better known by his Stage name R "Trapped in the Closet" is an urban opera or "hip-hopera" released by R&B singer R He also appeared in The Game's "This Is How We Do" music video, Tony Yayo's "It's a Stick Up" music video and Cam'ron's movie Killa Season, as well as Trick Daddy's video "Tuck Your Ice In", Sheek Louch's "Good Love", and Young Jeezy's "Bury me a G" alongside with The Wire co-star Hasan Johnson. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name The Game, is an American Rapper. Marvin Bernard, better known by his Stage name Tony Yayo, is a Rapper who is part of the rap group G-Unit. Cameron Giles (born February 4 1976) better known by his Stage name Cam'ron, is a Rapper, Songwriter, and Actor Killa Season is a 2006 hip hop album by rapper Cam'ron, released on May 16 2006. Maurice Young, better known as Trick Daddy, is an American Rapper.

Williams will play a role in the 2008 film adaptation of Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Road. [12]

References

  1. ^ a b Robert Bianco (2004). 10 Reasons we still love TV. USA Today. Retrieved on 2006-07-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  2. ^ a b Chris Barsanti (2004). The Wire - The Complete First Season. Slant Magazine. Retrieved on 2006-07-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold
  3. ^ a b Brent McCabe and Van Smith (2005). Down to the wire: Top 10 reasons not to cancel the wire.. Baltimore city paper. . Retrieved on 2006-07-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  4. ^ a b Interview on Fresh Air, January 22, 2008. [1]
  5. ^ a b Tavis Smiley . Archives . Monday, September 20, 2004 | PBS
  6. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931324/ Michael K. Williams on IMDB
  7. ^ a b c d Joel Murphy (2005). One on one with... Michael K. Williams. Hobo Trashcan. Retrieved on 2006-07-21. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 356 BC - Herostratus sets fire to the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World
  8. ^ Alan Sepinwall (2008). The Wire: David Simon Q & A. What's Alan Watching?. Retrieved on 2008-03-12. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 538 - Witiges, king of the Ostrogoths ends his siege of Rome and retreats to Ravenna, leaving
  9. ^ a b c d Michael Ricci. The Wire's Michael K. Williams on Playing Gay. After Elton. Retrieved on 2007-09-20. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 451 - The Battle of Chalons takes place in North Eastern France.
  10. ^ 2007 Image Award nominees and winners. Hollywood Reporter (2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1499 - Publication of the Catholicon in Treguier ( Brittany)
  11. ^ Alan Sepinwall (2007). "'The Kill Point' proves formulas can pay off". New Jersey Star Ledger. Retrieved on 2007-09-05. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1590 - Alexander Farnese 's army forces Henry IV of France to raise the siege of Paris.
  12. ^ Charles McGrath (2008). "'At the End of the World, Honing the Father-Son Dynamic". New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-05-26. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 451 - The Battle of Avarayr between Armenian rebels and the Sassanid Empire takes place

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