CRESS WILLIAMS

Cress Williams
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: July 26, 1970
Place of Birth: Heidelberg, Germany
Biography
Cress Williams is an American actor born on July 26, 1970, in Heidelberg, West Germany, to American parents. He studied acting at Fullerton College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from the University of California, Los Angeles. Williams began his acting career performing in college plays, notably in productions like Shakespeare's "Othello" in 1990 before moving on to television and film roles.
Filmography
Starring
2025·
Eyes of WakandaNkati / The Lion
TBA·
ReimaginedRay
2024·
Dead WrongPaul Drake
2022·
What RemainsMarshall
2021·
Crime StoryJimmy
2020·
The Violent HeartLee
John Henry Irons / Steel (voice)
John Henry Irons / Steel (voice)
2018·
Black LightningJefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
John Henry Irons (voice)
2017·
LowridersWilliams
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
2015·
Code BlackCole Guthrie
2014·
The FlashJefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
2014·
In Your EyesJake
2011·
Hart of DixieLavon Hayes
2005·
Close to HomeEd Williams
2005·
Grey's AnatomyTucker Jones
2004·
Veronica MarsNathan Woods
2004·
HouseHospital Attorney
2004·
Little Black BookPhil
2003·
The Lyon's DenEddie
2003·
Cold CaseJimmy Clarke
2002·
The DogwalkerK.C.
2001·
Pursuit of HappinessAce
2000·
MasqueradeMarcus
1999·
The West WingLester
Sam Dufoy
1999·
Never Been KissedGeorge
1998·
CreatureTall Man
1998·
FallenDetective Joe
1997·
Leaving L.A.Dudley Adams
1997·
L.A. JohnsBill Allen
1997·
Home InvasionFreemont
1996·
Nash BridgesAntwon Babcock
1996·
2 Days in the ValleyGolfer
1996·
Rolling Thunder'Grey' Toussaint
1995·
If Not for YouAhmed
1995·
JAGCaptain Overton
1995·
The Doom GenerationPeanut
1994·
ERReggie Moore, Officer Reggie Moore
1994·
Touched by an AngelRiley
1993·
Living SingleTerrence
Baron Sunday
Talak'talan
1993·
NYPD BlueSilky
1990·
Beverly Hills, 90210D'Shawn Hardell