Darnell Williams facts for kids

Darnell Williams is a British actor famous for his roles on TV. He was born on March 3, 1955, in London, England. Many people know him as Jesse Hubbard from the TV show All My Children. He played this character for many years, from 1981 to 1988, and then again from 2008 to 2011. His acting in this role helped him win two special awards called Daytime Emmy Awards.

Darnell Williams' Early Life

Darnell Williams was born in London, England. When he was a teenager in the mid-1970s, he was a regular dancer on a popular TV show called Soul Train. This show featured music and dance, and it was a great way for him to start his career in entertainment.

Darnell Williams' Acting Career

Becoming Jesse Hubbard

Darnell Williams started playing the character Jesse Hubbard on the TV show All My Children in 1981. His character, Jesse, fell in love with another character named Angie Baxter, played by Debbi Morgan.

A Special TV Couple

Jesse and Angie eventually got married on the show. This was a very important moment because they became one of the first African American "supercouples" on an American soap opera. A supercouple is a pair of characters whose love story is very popular with viewers.

Awards and Other Roles

Darnell Williams won two Daytime Emmy Awards for his amazing work on All My Children in the 1980s. During that time, he and Debbi Morgan also hosted a dance show together called "New York Hot Tracks." This show featured many music videos.

Leaving and Returning to Soap Operas

In 1988, Williams left All My Children. He then appeared in other soap operas. In 1994, he played Jack Durban on As the World Turns. He also played a character named Jacob Foster, who looked a lot like Jesse Hubbard, on the shows Loving and The City.

Later, he briefly returned to All My Children in 2001. His character, Jesse, appeared as an angel in a special scene.

Directing and New Shows

Williams also had a role as a counselor on the TV drama Felicity. He even worked behind the scenes as a director for All My Children.

In 2007, Williams joined the cast of Guiding Light. He played a character named Griggs. He also acted in a play in New York City. In 2008, he helped direct an independent film called Manhattanites.

Jesse Hubbard's Big Return

In January 2008, Darnell Williams made a big return to All My Children. His character, Jesse Hubbard, came back to the show, and he was very much alive! Debbi Morgan also returned as Angie Hubbard, bringing the popular supercouple back together.

In 2011, Williams appeared on "Oprah - The Last Season" with his co-stars Debbi Morgan and Michael E. Knight.

The End of an Era

In September 2011, All My Children ended its run, and Darnell Williams finished his time on the show. At that point, he was one of the longest-serving male actors on the show.

New Adventures in Acting

After All My Children ended, Darnell Williams joined the cast of another CBS TV show, The Young and the Restless, in January 2012. This was exciting because he got to work with his All My Children co-star, Debbi Morgan, again.

In 2013, Williams returned to play Jesse Hubbard once more for a new online version of All My Children. This new show was available on platforms like iTunes and Hulu.

Darnell Williams in Movies

Besides his TV work, Darnell Williams has also appeared in several movies. These include Sidewalk Stories, Short Cuts, and Simone.

In 2017, there was an All My Children reunion on the Home & Family show. Darnell Williams did not attend in person, but footage of him as Jesse Hubbard was shown from a famous wedding scene on All My Children.

Awards and Nominations

Darnell Williams has been recognized for his acting with several awards and nominations.

Daytime Emmy Awards

Venice Film Festival

Golden Globe Awards

Soap Opera Digest Awards

NAACP Image Awards

See also

• Jesse Hubbard and Angie Baxter
• Supercouple