Victor Williams facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Victor Williams
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| Born | September 19, 1970 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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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.
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
In Spanish: Victor Williams (actor) para niños
