Actor
The Resume
(August 21, 1939- )
Born in New York City, New York
Portrayed Linc Hayes in The Mod Squad
Appeared in the films 'The Cool World' (1964), 'Purple Rain' (1984), '52 Pick-Up' (1986), 'I'm Gonna Get You, Sucka' (1988), 'Sugar Hill' (1993), 'Tales from the Hood' (1995), 'Half Baked' (1998), 'The General's Daughter' (1999), 'Reindeer Games' (2000) and 'American Gangster' (2007)
Why he might be annoying
He was a numbers runner as a teen.
He sported such a huge afro, the producers of 'The Mod Squad' insisted he trim it back during the first season.
He dated Tyne Daly.
Why he might not be annoying
He served in a paratrooper unit in the Air Force.
Bill Cosby recommended him to Aaron Spelling for The Mod Squad, saying 'Clarence Williams is the best young black actor.'
After The Mod Squad ended, he avoided the blaxploitation scene and focussed on the stage.
He was nominated for four Image Awards.
Credit: C. Fishel
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