Hal Williams, ‘Sanford and Son’ and ‘227’ actor, dies at 91
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LOS ANGELES — Hal Williams, a veteran actor known for his roles as a friendly neighborhood police officer on “Sanford and Son” and a hard-working patriarch on “227,” has died. He was 91.
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Veteran actor Hal Williams, who is probably best known for playing Officer “Smitty” Smith on Sanford and Son, died this morning at his home in Rancho Mirage, according to his representative. He was 91. As Smitty, Williams was one half of a crimefighting duo who appeared on 22 episodes of the classic…
Hal Williams, the TV veteran who appeared in American sitcom staples like “227” and “Sanford and Son,” has died, according to his manager. He was 91. “227” ran from 1985 to 1990, and followed a group of middle-aged tenants living together in an apartment building.
LOS ANGELES — Hal Williams, a veteran actor known for his roles as a friendly neighborhood police officer on “Sanford and Son” and a hard-working patriarch on “227,” has died. He was 91.
The actor, who also appeared in The Waltons and Private Benjamin, died at his home in California Hal Williams, the actor best known for TV roles in Sanford & Son and 227, has died at the age of 91. His representative confirmed that Williams died on 15 July at his home in California .
Veteran actor Hall Williams has died at 91. He was known for his roles in “Sanford and Son,” “227” and dozens of other television roles from the 1970s and 1980s.
Hal Williams, the veteran television actor best remembered for playing Officer "Smitty" Smith on "Sanford and Son" and family patriarch Lester Jenkins on "227," has died at 91.
