Who Is Michael K Williams?, Age, Family, Movies, Net Worth: Michael K Williams, officially known as Michael Kenneth Williams was an American actor born on November 22, 1966.
He developed a love for acting at a younger age and was consistent throughout his career rising through the ranks to become one of the most sought-after actors.
Michael K Williams became a household name through his critically acclaimed role as Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire.
His distinctive voice, prominent facial scar, and charisma helped him attain acting work, initially alongside Tupac Shakur in the film “Bullet” before being cast in “The Wire”
For his excellent performance in films and movies, he has been described as a “singular presence, onscreen and off, who made every role his own”
He’s a recipient of five Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his performances in the HBO television biopic “Bessie”, the Netflix drama series “When They See Us”, the HBO series “The Night Of” and Lovecraft Country.
Williams starred in several films and movies including; 12 Years a Slave, Robocop, The Purge: Anarchy, The Gambler, Triple 9, Ghostbusters, and Assassin’s Creed, among others.
He also had supporting roles in a number of films including Gone Baby Gone, The Road, Inherent Vice, and Motherless Brooklyn, to mention a few.
Williams acknowledged struggles with fame throughout his life, admitting that he had suffered from drug addictions during the height of his success.
He died on September 6, 2021, at age 54. In February 2022, the police arrested four men in connection with Williams’ death.
Michael K Williams was found dead in his apartment by his nephew on September 6, 2021.
On September 24, 2021, the NYC Office of Chief Medical Examiner confirmed that Williams died of a combination of fentanyl, p-fluoro-fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, and ruled the death by overdose
In April 2023, Michael K Williams hit the headlines after a man accused of dealing drugs that led to the death of the actor pleaded guilty to the charges against him on Wednesday, April 5.
Irvin Cartagena, also known as Green Eyes, sold the drug “in broad daylight in New York City, feeding addiction and causing tragedy”, said lawyer Damien Williams.
Michael K Williams’s private funeral was held on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Cathedral in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where his mother lives
Michael K Williams Age
Michael K Williams was born on November 22, 1966. He celebrated his 54th birthday in November 2020 before he died in September 2021.
Michael K Williams Parents
Michael K Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York, United States to a Bahamian mother, Paula Thompson, and a South Carolinian father, Booker T. Williams.
Michael K Williams Wife
Michael K Williams was not married and hence did not have a wife at the time of his demise.
The actor kept his personal life away from the eyes of the public with a number of his fans wondering if he was gay, owing to his portrayal of certain characters on-screen.
However, Michael did not identify as gay himself, although he portrayed many homosexual characters.
Michael K Williams Children
Michael K Williams is survived by his son, Elijah Williams. It’s not clear who Elijah’s mother is or how old he is.
The actor kept his son out of the public eye, rarely sharing photos of Elijah on his social media.
However, on January 17, 2021, Williams posted a picture with his arms around his son on Instagram, captioning the post: “I [heart] U Son.”
Michael K Williams Siblings
Michael K Williams never shared any information regarding his siblings hence we can’t state whether or not he’s the only child of his parents. There are no records of that.
Michael K Williams Movies
Michael K Williams since making his debut has starred in several movies including; Breaking, Critical Thinking, Body Brokers, Snitch, Superfly, Doing Hard Time, Captive, Motherless Brooklyn, The Purge, Arkansan, and The Gambler, Triple 9, to mention a few.
Michael K Williams Net Worth
Michael K Williams kept his private life under wraps. He never shared his net worth before his demise.
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