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William Allen Young
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| Born | January 24, 1954 Washington, D.C., U.S.
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| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Helen Patrice Moore
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| Children | 2 |
William Allen Young (born January 24, 1954) is an American actor and director. He has appeared in over 100 TV shows, plays, and movies. Some of his famous films include A Soldier's Story and District 9, which were both nominated for Academy Awards.
He is well-known for playing Frank Mitchell on the TV show Moesha. He also played Dr. Rollie Guthrie on the medical drama Code Black. Another important role was Judge Joseph Ratner on CSI Miami. William Allen Young has also appeared in many other TV shows. These include The Day After, General Hospital, Madam Secretary, and JAG.
He also helped make Hollywood more diverse. He worked to get more writers, actors, directors, and producers from different backgrounds into the industry. This happened through an important agreement in 2000.
Early Life and Education
William Allen Young was born in Washington, D.C.. He grew up in South Central, Los Angeles. This was during the time of the Civil Rights Movement. He was one of seven children.
His mother, Mother Joan Walker, was a big inspiration to him. She had left high school but later went back to get her diploma. She then became a nurse.
Acting Career Highlights
William Allen Young has had many starring roles in movies. These include the Academy Award-nominated film A Soldier's Story. He also appeared in The Women of Brewster Place and The Atlanta Child Murders. Other films include Simple Justice, Sins, and Lock Up.
He is widely recognized as Frank Mitchell from the popular TV show Moesha. On this show, he played a strong but caring father. Many also know him as Chief Judge Ratner from CSI: Miami.
Young has also performed on stage. He has received great reviews for his plays in New York City and Los Angeles. He has performed in many countries around the world. These include Africa, Austria, France, Italy, London, Sri Lanka, and Russia.
In 2009, he appeared in the movie District 9. This film was shot in South Africa. From 2010 to 2014, he starred as Harry Wentz. This was on the Disney Channel show Good Luck Charlie. In 2013, he worked again with Brandy Norwood. She was his co-star from Moesha. They appeared together on an episode of The Game. He also made a guest appearance in Madam Secretary in 2013.
Personal Life
William Allen Young married Helen Patrice Moore on November 8, 1986. They have two children together.
Film and Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1980 | The Jeffersons | Ernie | Episode: "Florence's Cousin" |
| 1982 | Fame | Robert Summers | Episode: "Passing Grade" |
| 1983 | The Day After | Billy McCoy | |
| 1984 | A Soldier's Story | Private Henson | |
| 1985 | The Atlanta Child Murders | Withers | |
| 1985 | Jagged Edge | Greg Arnold | |
| 1986 | Outrage! | Prosecutor Lester Crewe | |
| 1986 | Wisdom | Agent Williamson | |
| 1988 | 227 | Tony Langford | Episode: "The Roommate" |
| 1988 | Amen | Roger Holloway | Episode: "Wedding Bell Blues" |
| 1989 | The Women of Brewster Place | Eugene | |
| 1989 | Lock Up | Braden | |
| 1992 | The Waterdance | Les | |
| 1992 | Spies Inc. | Rob | |
| 1993 | Home Improvement | Gus | Episode: "Arrivederci, Binford" |
| 1994 | Almost Dead | Henzes | |
| 1994 | Babylon 5 | Jason Ironheart | |
| 1994 | The Sinbad Show | Curtis | Episode: "Adoption: Part 1" |
| 1994 | Diagnosis: Murder | Alexander Damon | Episode: "A Very Fatal Funeral" |
| 1994 | Drop Squad | George Truelove | |
| 1995 | Murphy Brown | Lawyer #1 | Episode: "Murphy's Law" |
| 1996–2001 | Moesha | Frank Mitchell | Main Cast |
| 1998 | Sister, Sister | T.C. Banks | Episode: "Home Court Advantage", uncredited |
| 2000 | The Parkers | Frank Mitchell | Episode: "A Simple Plan" |
| 2001 | Soul Food | Coach John Robinson | Episode: "Never Can Say Goodbye" |
| 2001–2002 | Any Day Now | Clyde Turk Terhune | 14 episodes |
| 2003 | Fear X | Agent Lawrence | |
| 2003 | The District | Reverend Hamilton | Episode: "Untouchable" |
| 2003 | The Agency | Police Interrogator | Episode: "Coventry" |
| 2003 | The Proud Family | Mr. Moody | Episode: "Pulp Boot Camp" |
| 2004 | JAG | Henry Kale | Episode: "Retrial" |
| 2004–2006 | CSI: Miami | Chief Judge Joseph Ratner | 3 episodes |
| 2005–2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Duane McWane | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | Saving Grace | Robbery Detective | Episode: "This Is Way Too Normal For You" |
| 2008 | The Mentalist | Matt Etienne | Episode: "Red-Handed" |
| 2009 | District 9 | Dirk Michaels | |
| 2009 | Medium | Wesley Judson | Episode: "You Give Me Fever" |
| 2010 | Castle | Jerry Camden | Episode: "Anatomy of a Murder" |
| 2010 | Detroit 1-8-7 | Dr. Jonathan Dozier | Episode: "Home Invasion/Drive-By" |
| 2011 | Fatal Consequences | Thomas Shaw | |
| 2011-2014 | Good Luck Charlie | Harry Wentz | 7 episodes |
| 2013 | The Game | Colonel Westbrook | 3 episodes |
| 2014–2019 | General Hospital | Judge David Walters | 4 episodes |
| 2015–2018 | Code Black | Dr. Rollie Guthrie | Main Cast |
| 2018 | Good Girls | Lawyer | 2 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Benjamin Williams | 3 episodes |
| 2022 | CSI: Vegas | Professor Gene Morrow | Season 2 Episode 5: In Harm's Way |
| 2024 | S.W.A.T. | Coach Howie Kincaid | Season 8 Episode 1: Vanished |
