Cress Williams

Cress Williams

54 · Born: Jul 26, 1970

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornJul 26, 1970 Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Spouse
  • Kristen Torrianni

    ( Jun 15, 2013 to May 10, 2025 )
  • Simbi Kali

    ( Oct 14, 2000 to Jun 1, 2011 )

Biography

Cress Williams is a renowned American actor, whose impressive repertoire of roles has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment.

Notably, he has made significant contributions to the television industry, with standout performances in the critically acclaimed series Prison Break and Close to Home.

Moreover, his recent endeavors have seen him take on the role of Mayor Lavon Hayes in the popular CW series Hart of Dixie, a character that has garnered widespread acclaim.

Furthermore, Williams has also had the distinction of playing the titular character in The CW's Black Lightning, a role that has cemented his position as a versatile and talented actor.

In addition to his work on television, Williams has also made appearances in various other projects, including the recurring role of Terrence "Scooter" Williams on Fox's Living Single and Inspector Atwon Babcock on Nash Bridges.

Through his extensive body of work, Cress Williams has established himself as a talented and dedicated actor, with a range that is both impressive and inspiring.

Career

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2024
Dead Wrong
Dead Wrong as Paul Drake
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Crisis on Infinite Earths: Redux
Crisis on Infinite Earths: Redux as Black Lightning / Jefferson Pierce
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2022
What Remains
What Remains as Marshall
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2021
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The Flash
The Flash as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
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2020
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2019
Reign of the Supermen
Reign of the Supermen as John Henry Irons / Steel (voice)
{"id":131177,"title":"The Death of Superman","year":"2018","character":"John Henry Irons (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-death-of-superman","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rv0m5j6e2gg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/1rv0m5j6e2gg.jpg"},"released":1}
2018
The Death of Superman
The Death of Superman as John Henry Irons (voice)
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Black Lightning
Black Lightning as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
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2017
Lowriders
Lowriders as Williams
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2015
Code Black
Code Black as Cole Guthrie
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2014
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2011
Hart of Dixie
Hart of Dixie as Lavon Hayes
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2006
Close to Home
Close to Home as Ed Williams
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2004
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House M.D.
House M.D. as Hospital Attorney
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2003
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2002
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2001
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2000
Masquerade
Masquerade as Marcus
{"id":6610,"title":"Nash Bridges","year":2000,"character":"Antwon Babcock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/nash-bridges","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_6610.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_6610.jpg"},"released":1}
Nash Bridges
Nash Bridges as Antwon Babcock
{"id":4196,"title":"Never Been Kissed","year":"1999","character":"George","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/never-been-kissed","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/519637v8huh0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/519637v8huh0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
{"id":4270,"title":"Fallen","year":"1998","character":"Detective Joe","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fallen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2r9rg37f3kfg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2r9rg37f3kfg.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Fallen
Fallen as Detective Joe
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Creature
Creature as Tall Man
{"id":197912,"title":"L.A. Johns","year":"1997","character":"Bill Allen","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-johns","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_197912.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_197912.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
L.A. Johns
L.A. Johns as Bill Allen
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Home Invasion
Home Invasion as Freemont
{"id":6983,"title":"2 Days in the Valley","year":"1996","character":"Golfer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/2-days-in-the-valley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4u08bvjsgci0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4u08bvjsgci0.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
{"id":8944,"title":"The Doom Generation","year":"1995","character":"Peanut","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-doom-generation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8944.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8944.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
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JAG
JAG as Captain Overton
{"id":966,"title":"Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman","year":1995,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/lois-clark-the-new-adventures-of-superman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47aip7urs5k0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/47aip7urs5k0.jpg"},"released":1}