Chino 'Fats' Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1933
Louisiana, United States |
| Died | April 5, 2000 (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–1996 |
| Children | 1 [1] |
Chino 'Fats' Williams (July 26, 1933 – April 5, 2000) was an American actor. [2] [3]
Williams was best known for such films and television series as The Terminator, Action Jackson, Road House, Rocky III, Weird Science, Iron Eagle, Storyville, House Party, and Baretta. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Chino Williams' last film appearance was the 1996 film Killin' Me Softly. [5] Williams died at the age of 66 due to complications from kidney failure that had occurred years earlier. [1]
Filmography
- The Gravy Train (1974) - Chicken Man (uncredited)
- Rocky (1976) - Man in unemployment line (uncredited)
- Rocky II (1979) - Job searcher (uncredited)
- Defiance (1980) - Local #2
- Rocky III (1982) - Derelict
- Swing Shift (1984) - Bouncer at Kelly's
- The Terminator (1984) - Truck Driver
- Weird Science (1985) - Bar Patron
- Iron Eagle (1986) - Slappy
- Wildcats (1986) - Poolhall Man #2
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) - Larry (The Heavyset Guard)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) - Marathon Shuttle Driver (uncredited)
- Action Jackson (1988) - Kid Sable
- Hot to Trot (1988) - Messenger
- Road House (1989) - Derelict
- House Party (1990) - Fats
- Secret Agent OO Soul (1990) - Owner of Bertha's Cafe
- Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991) - Club Patron
- Bebe's Kids (1992) - Card Player #2 (voice)
- Storyville (1992) - Theotis Washington
- Killin' Me Softly (1996) - Uncle Wesley (final film role)
References
- ^ a b c Klein, Gary (April 20, 2000). "Taking His Shot". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ a b Ebony. Johnson Publishing Company. 1977-11-01. Archived from the original on 2016-05-17. page 75
- ^ a b "Chino Williams". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ "Chino Williams". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10.
- ^ McGranaghan, Mike (August 27, 2016). "Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Weird Science". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
External links
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Chino 'Fats' Williams | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 26, 1933
Louisiana, United States |
| Died | April 5, 2000 (aged 66)
Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974–1996 |
| Children | 1 [1] |
Chino 'Fats' Williams (July 26, 1933 – April 5, 2000) was an American actor. [2] [3]
Williams was best known for such films and television series as The Terminator, Action Jackson, Road House, Rocky III, Weird Science, Iron Eagle, Storyville, House Party, and Baretta. [1] [2] [3] [4]
Chino Williams' last film appearance was the 1996 film Killin' Me Softly. [5] Williams died at the age of 66 due to complications from kidney failure that had occurred years earlier. [1]
Filmography
- The Gravy Train (1974) - Chicken Man (uncredited)
- Rocky (1976) - Man in unemployment line (uncredited)
- Rocky II (1979) - Job searcher (uncredited)
- Defiance (1980) - Local #2
- Rocky III (1982) - Derelict
- Swing Shift (1984) - Bouncer at Kelly's
- The Terminator (1984) - Truck Driver
- Weird Science (1985) - Bar Patron
- Iron Eagle (1986) - Slappy
- Wildcats (1986) - Poolhall Man #2
- Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) - Larry (The Heavyset Guard)
- Planes, Trains and Automobiles (1987) - Marathon Shuttle Driver (uncredited)
- Action Jackson (1988) - Kid Sable
- Hot to Trot (1988) - Messenger
- Road House (1989) - Derelict
- House Party (1990) - Fats
- Secret Agent OO Soul (1990) - Owner of Bertha's Cafe
- Talkin' Dirty After Dark (1991) - Club Patron
- Bebe's Kids (1992) - Card Player #2 (voice)
- Storyville (1992) - Theotis Washington
- Killin' Me Softly (1996) - Uncle Wesley (final film role)
References
- ^ a b c Klein, Gary (April 20, 2000). "Taking His Shot". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
- ^ a b Ebony. Johnson Publishing Company. 1977-11-01. Archived from the original on 2016-05-17. page 75
- ^ a b "Chino Williams". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 2012-07-16. Retrieved 2012-01-19.
- ^ "Chino Williams". TV Guide. Archived from the original on 2016-03-10.
- ^ McGranaghan, Mike (August 27, 2016). "Where Are They Now? The Cast Of Weird Science". Screen Rant. Retrieved August 21, 2019.
External links
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