Michael K. Williams
Michael K. Williams
Michael Kenneth Williamsis an American actor and dancer. He is best known for his portrayal of Omar Little on the HBO drama series The Wire and Albert "Chalky" White on the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. He was also acclaimed for his role as Jack Gee, husband of Bessie Smith, in the HBO telefilm biopic, Bessie...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionActor
Date of Birth22 November 1966
CountryUnited States of America
character sadness past
For me, my past characters been hard, the way they died, being murdered, the sadness that goes around, the death. It's a very hard thing to do.
moving opportunity dancing
I absolutely miss dancing. Don't want to do it for a living, I'm getting old, I can't move like I used to. If I had the opportunity to do something on Broadway or a musical, I would jump at the opportunity.
dna
Music's been part of my entire life. It's in my DNA.
roles
I'm good with all my roles, I've never had a bad role.
gangsters knows
I know nothing of what it is to be a gangster.
hurt liable
I'm more liable to hurt myself than someone else.
wire levels oppressed
If you've ever felt oppressed on any level, there's something from 'The Wire' that you can take and identify with.
goal directors attention
My goal as an actor, as an up-and-coming actor in this business is to stay consistent with the work and if you do good work, and stay focused on the work, writers and directors will pay attention.
character music-is
Music is always a part of my characters' make-up.
art saved
The arts saved my life.
real wire events
The Wire' is very realistic and based on real events.
hurt character television
Ending a television character that you've been, especially someone like Omar Little, it hurts. For me, it's a huge thing. You feel like a part of you is gone.
childhood use colorful
You know, my childhood was pretty colorful; I like to use the word 'turbulent.
heart careers actors
You know, Tupac is very near and dear to my heart. He started my career as an actor.