ACTOR

Michael K. Williams

1966 - 2021

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Michael Kenneth Williams (November 22, 1966 – September 6, 2021) was an American actor. He rose to fame for his acclaimed portrayals of Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire (2002–2008) and Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire (2010–2014). Born in Brooklyn, New York City, to an African-American father from South Carolina and a Bahamian mother, Williams enrolled at the National Black Theater. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Michael K. Williams has received more than 14,274,398 page views. His biography is available in 34 different languages on Wikipedia. Michael K. Williams is the 5,282nd most popular actor (down from 2,178th in 2019), the 7,694th most popular biography from United States (down from 3,579th in 2019) and the 2,387th most popular American Actor.

Memorability Metrics

  • 14M

    Page Views (PV)

  • 46.61

    Historical Popularity Index (HPI)

  • 34

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 2.30

    Effective Languages (L*)

  • 4.70

    Coefficient of Variation (CV)

Among ACTORS

Among actors, Michael K. Williams ranks 5,282 out of 13,578. Before him are Russell Simpson, İbrahim Çelikkol, Peter Mullan, Igor Kvasha, Angus Scrimm, and Rokurō Naya. After him are Jung Hae-in, Burt Kwouk, James Darren, Nam Joo-hyuk, Carlo Giuffrè, and Azra Akın.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1966, Michael K. Williams ranks 228. Before him are Milinko Pantić, José Antonio Kast, Lisa Stansfield, John van den Brom, Alberto Acosta, and Kim Kielsen. After him are Gideon Sa'ar, Karin Viard, Delphine de Vigan, Ryue Nishizawa, Matthew Labyorteaux, and Žarko Paspalj. Among people deceased in 2021, Michael K. Williams ranks 455. Before him are Jiří Feureisl, Nina Ruslanova, Bashkim Fino, Hubert Auriol, Tim Bogert, and Juan Rodríguez Vega. After him are Bronius Kutavičius, Willard Scott, Beryl Penrose, Kurt Biedenkopf, Djibril Tamsir Niane, and Lubomir Kavalek.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Michael K. Williams ranks 7,694 out of 20,380. Before him are Angus Scrimm (1926), Alex Rodriguez (1975), Ben Bova (1932), Charlotte Moore Sitterly (1898), Howard Valentine (1881), and Metacomet (1639). After him are Hal David (1921), Elda Emma Anderson (1899), Charles Darrow (1889), Nils Lofgren (1951), Kenneth Lee Pike (1912), and James Darren (1936).

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Among ACTORS In United States

Among actors born in United States, Michael K. Williams ranks 2,387. Before him are Joe Seneca (1919), Billy Gilbert (1894), Mark Damon (1933), Vivica A. Fox (1964), Russell Simpson (1880), and Angus Scrimm (1926). After him are James Darren (1936), Noah Hathaway (1971), Sam Lloyd (1963), Gil Gerard (1943), Mary Alden (1883), and Vanessa Marcil (1968).

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Television and Movie Roles

The Purge: Anarchy
Carmelo
One night per year, the government sanctions a 12-hour period in which citizens can commit any crime they wish -- including murder -- without fear of punishment or imprisonment. Leo, a sergeant who lost his son, plans a vigilante mission of revenge during the mayhem. However, instead of a death-dealing avenger, he becomes the unexpected protector of four innocent strangers who desperately need his help if they are to survive the night.
Jul 17o 20146.639 / 10
Assassin's Creed
Moussa
Through unlocked genetic memories that allow him to relive the adventures of his ancestor in 15th century Spain, Callum Lynch discovers he's a descendant of the secret 'Assassins' society. After gaining incredible knowledge and skills, he is now poised to take on the oppressive Knights Templar in the present day.
Dec 21o 20165.43 / 10
12 Years a Slave
Robert
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
Oct 18o 20137.939 / 10