Dick Anthony Williams
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Richard Anthony Williams (August 9, 1934 – February 16, 2012) was an American actor. Williams is best known for his starring performances on Broadway in The Poison Tree, What the Wine-Sellers Buy and Black Picture Show. Williams also had notable roles in 1970s blaxploitation films such as The Mack and Slaughter's Big Rip-Off.
Dick Anthony Williams Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dick Anthony Williams reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 48 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dick Anthony Williams's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 48% of Dick Anthony Williams's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Some Kind of Miracle, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dick Anthony Williams Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dick Anthony Williams's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dick Anthony Williams has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Grizzly II: Revenge | Charlie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Blood and Bone | Roberto | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Steam | August | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Black Listed | Missouri | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Mackin’ Ain’t Easy | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | X-Men: The Mutant Watch | Sen. Frank Radler | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Hot Boyz | Harold | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Players Club | Mr. Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | Percy & Thunder | Caswell Baker | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Gifted | Daniel | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rapture | Henry | Average | Similar → |
| 1990 | Edward Scissorhands | Officer Allen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Mo' Better Blues | Big Stop Williams | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Cast the First Stone | Jackson Phillips | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Meeting | Malcolm X | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Tap | Francis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Gardens of Stone | Slasher Williams | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Summer Rental | Dan Gardner | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Challenge of a Lifetime | Dr. Hume | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Through Naked Eyes | Det. Wylie | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Night Partners | Instructor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | The Star Chamber | Detective Paul Mackey | Average | Similar → |
| 1983 | For Us, the Living: The Story of Medgar Evers | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Keeping On | Samuel Taylor | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Something So Right | Morris Elliot | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Sister, Sister | Rev. Richard Henderson | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | This Is Kate Bennett... | Leonard Hayes | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | A Gun in the House | Det. Frank Campbell | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Night the City Screamed | Jim Downs | Average | Similar → |
| 1980 | Brave New World | Helmholz Watson | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | The Jerk | Taj | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Hollow Image | Danny | Average | Similar → |
| 1979 | An Almost Perfect Affair | Jackson | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Some Kind of Miracle | Dr. Hopstone | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Freeman | Freeman | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Storyteller | Anthony | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Deep | Slake | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | The Richard Pryor Special? | Writer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Long Night | Paul | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Deadly Hero | District Attorney Winston | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Dog Day Afternoon | Limo Driver | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Five on the Black Hand Side | Preston | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Slaughter's Big Rip-Off | Joe Creole | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Mack | Pretty Tony | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Who Killed Mary Whats'ername? | Malthus | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Anderson Tapes | Spencer | Average | Similar → |
| 1969 | The Lost Man | Ronald | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Uptight | Corbin | Hit | Similar → |
Dick Anthony Williams - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dick Anthony Williams?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dick Anthony Williams is "Some Kind of Miracle" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dick Anthony Williams acted in?
Dick Anthony Williams has been featured in at least 48 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dick Anthony Williams?
Other notable films include "The Storyteller", "Percy & Thunder", and "Mackin’ Ain’t Easy".