Saul Williams

Saul Williams

53 · Born: Feb 29, 1972

Personal Details

Official Socials
BornFeb 29, 1972 Newburgh, New York, USA
Spouse
  • Anisia Uzeyman

    ( Sep 27, 2013 to May 21, 2025 )
  • Persia White

    ( Feb 29, 2008 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Noted New York-based linguistic virtuoso, celebrated for his exceptional abilities as a slam poet, has ascended to the pinnacle of his profession, boasting an impressive repertoire that has earned him widespread recognition.

This accomplished individual holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy and acting from esteemed Morehouse College, complemented by a Master's degree in Acting from the prestigious New York University.

Career

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2025
Sinners
Sinners as Jedidiah
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2024
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2021
Akilla's Escape
Akilla's Escape as Akilla Brown
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2020
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2017
{"id":187697,"title":"Dreamstates","year":"2016","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dreamstates","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_187697.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_187697.jpg"},"released":1}
2016
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2005
Lackawanna Blues
Lackawanna Blues as Lonnie (War Veteran)
{"id":85121,"title":"Downtown 81","year":"2001","character":"Jean's Narration (voice)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/downtown-81","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_85121.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_85121.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Downtown 81
Downtown 81 as Jean's Narration (voice)
{"id":778,"title":"K-PAX","year":"2001","character":"Ernie","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/k-pax","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ta44m8uuctg.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/2ta44m8uuctg.jpg"},"released":1}
K-PAX
K-PAX as Ernie
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1998
Slam
Slam as Ray Joshua
{"id":4271,"title":"One True Thing","year":"1998","character":"Graduate Student","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/one-true-thing","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_4271.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_4271.jpg"},"released":1}
One True Thing
One True Thing as Graduate Student
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1997
Lesser Prophets
Lesser Prophets as Little Brother
{"id":41396,"title":"Brooklyn Boheme","year":"2012","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/brooklyn-boheme","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_41396.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_41396.jpg"},"released":1}
2012
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2009
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{"id":110687,"title":"Coachella","year":"2006","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/coachella","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_110687.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_110687.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
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2005
{"id":30637,"title":"SlamNation","year":"1998","character":null,"permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/slamnation","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_30637.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_30637.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
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1998
Slam
Slam as Screenplay
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2022
Neptune Frost
Neptune Frost as Director, Writer