Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams, an American actor born on November 22, 1966, and deceased on September 6, 2021, carved out a formidable presence in television with his roles as Omar Little in "The Wire" and Albert "Chalky" White in "Boardwalk Empire." Raised in the Vanderveer Projects in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, Williams attended George Westinghouse Career and Technical Education High School before dedicating himself to acting at the National Black Theatre in New York City. His nuanced performances brought depth and complexity to his characters, leaving an indelible mark on both drama and crime series landscapes.