Gary Anthony Williams

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Gary Anthony Williams (born March 14, 1966) is an American screen actor who most recently appeared in "Boston Legal". Additionally, he is known for his recurring role on Fox's "Malcolm in the Middle" as "Abe" Kenarban. He has done voices for Adult Swim's animated series including Uncle Ruckus for "The Boondocks" and Coroner Rick on "Stroker and Hoop". Williams also appears on the Adult Swim's first live-action show, "Saul of the Mole Men". Williams co-founded and is Artistic Director of the L.A. Comedy Shorts film festival in Hollywood, California.

Biography

Early life & career

Williams was born in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to moving to Los Angeles in 1998, Williams was involved in theatre, comedy and television in Atlanta, where his credits include acting with the Georgia Shakespeare Festival, performing and writing for Agatha's: A Taste of Mystery and being a longtime member of Atlanta’s longest running improv troupe, Laughing Matters. Williams had recurring roles in the television series "I'll Fly Away" and "In the Heat of the Night", both filmed in the Atlanta area.

Television

Williams' past roles include Abraham "Abe" Kenarban (Stevie's dad) in the Fox TV sitcom "Malcolm in the Middle" and as Judge Trudy's Bailiff on Nickelodeon's "The Amanda Show". Williams was a series regular on the WB Television Network sketch comedy series, "Blue Collar TV".

During season three and four of "Boston Legal", Williams appeared as part-time lawyer Clarence Bell, a pathologically shy man who expresses himself through characters, including crossdressing as women (including a nun and celebrities such as Oprah Winfery). The part of Clarence/Clarice was originally to appear in one episode, but was expanded into a recurring role, and then a regular role. He also has a part in two shows on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim, one being a STRATA technician on "Saul of the Molemen", the other as the self-hating African American Uncle Ruckus on "The Boondocks". Williams is currently working on a new Mike Judge animated series.

Film

Williams has appeared in movies such as "Undercover Brother", "Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle", and "Soul Plane". (On the "Boondocks" second season premiere, "...Or Die Trying", Riley Freeman and Robert Freeman are seen watcing the "Soul Plane 2" trailer, when they distinctly hear Williams and voice of grandad, John Witherspoon (who also had an acting role in "Soul Plane") having a conversation on the plane.) Williams was also the voice of the title character in the "Undercover Brother" internet animated series. He also voiced Sweet in The Trumpet of the Swan. Williams will also appear in the upcoming film, "The Factory" starring John Cusack.

Improv comedy

Williams, Fuzzbee Morse and Nick Jameson perform as the Flying Fannoli Brothers, an improv comedy band. He also performs in the "Cookin' With Gas" show at The Groundlings Theatre in Los Angeles. Williams also returns to Atlanta to perform with Laughing Matters once or twice a year.

External links

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* [http://www.malcolminthemiddle.co.uk/ Malcolm In The Middle Voting Community - Fan Site]
* [http://www.accessatlanta.com/entertainment/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/tv/entries/2007/01/16/fayetteville_resident_goes_leg.html Ex-Fayetteville Resident Goes Legal] by Rodney Ho for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, January 16, 2007. Retrieved July 23, 2007
* [http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/entries/2007/05/03/hiphop_icons_a.html Comic Makes Time for a Pal in Need] by Richard L. Eldredge for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, May 3, 2007. Retrieved July 23, 2007
* [http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071111/ap_en_tv/ap_on_tv_gary_williams;_ylt=AjiwV9xle8xGqhrMiWSUunRpMhkF Gary Anthony Williams Causes a 'Ruckus'] by Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn for the Associated Press, November 11, 2007. Retrieved on November 11, 2007.
* [http://www.accessatlanta.com/blogs/content/shared-blogs/accessatlanta/peachbuzz/ No Bitterness About Losing Role on Show] by Rhodney Ho for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, June 20, 2008. Retrieved on June 20, 2008.
* [http://www.lacomedyshorts.com/ L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival]