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Victor Williams
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Williams in 2015
Born (1970-09-19) September 19, 1970 (age 54)
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Occupation Actor
Years active 1984–present

Victor L. Williams (born September 19, 1970) is an American actor. He is well-known for his role as Deacon Palmer on the TV show The King of Queens. On the show, Deacon was the best friend of Doug Heffernan, played by Kevin James. Victor Williams has also appeared in many other popular TV shows. These include Homicide: Life on the Street, Law & Order, ER, New York Undercover, Girlfriends, and Fringe. In 2012, you might have seen or heard him in commercials for Verizon Fios television.

Victor Williams' Early Life

Victor Williams was born in Brooklyn, New York. He went to Midwood High School. While there, he played on the school's basketball team. He is quite tall, standing at 6 feet 5 and a half inches (1.97 meters).

After high school, he attended Binghamton University in Upstate New York. Later, he earned a special degree called a Master of Fine Arts in acting. He got this degree from New York University's Graduate Acting Program.

Where You Might Have Seen Victor Williams

Victor Williams has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most notable roles.

Victor Williams in Movies

Victor Williams has been in several films throughout his career.

Year Title Role Notes
1996 The Preacher's Wife Robbie
1997 Cop Land Russell
2003 The Animatrix Dan Voice role in a direct-to-video film
2005 Bewitched Police Officer
2014 Hungry Hearts Social Worker
2017 November Criminals Mr. Broadus
2018 The Land of Steady Habits Howard

Victor Williams in Television Shows

Victor Williams is perhaps best known for his work on television.

Year Show Role Notes
1996 Homicide: Life on the Street Ishmael Al-Hadj Episode: "Scene of the Crime"
1997 Law & Order Uniform Policeman Wilson Episode: "Legacy"
1998-2001 ER Roger McGrath Appeared in several seasons
1998-2007 The King of Queens Deacon Palmer Main character for many years
2008 Girlfriends Mr. Hines Episode: "Stand and Deliver"
2009 Fringe Phil Episode: "Inner Child"
2010 Blue Bloods Oliver Episode: "Samaritan"
2014-18 The Affair Detective Jeffries Appeared in multiple seasons
2018-19 Happy Together Gerald Main character
2018-21 Bull AUSA Rosenberg Appeared in several seasons
2020 The Neighborhood Pastor Don Episode: "Welcome to the New Pastor"
2023 Justified: City Primeval Wendell Robinson Appeared in several episodes
2024 Elsbeth Aaron Pritchard Episode: "The Wrong Stuff"

See also

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