Dick Anthony Williams

Dick Anthony Williams(born August 9, 1938) is an American actor. Williams is known for his starring performances on Broadway inThe Poison Tree,What the Wine-Sellers BuyandBlack Picture Show. He is also remembered for playing the character of Pretty Tony inThe Mack, which starred Max Julien and Richard Pryor . Williams won the 1974 Drama Desk Award for his performance inWhat the Wine-Sellers Buy, for which he was also nominated for a Tony Award , and was nominated in 1975 for both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award for his performance inBlack Picture ShowHe also has an extensive resume as an actor in films and on television.Williams married Gloria Edwards , an actress,who died in 1988, and had two children with her.