His career extended far beyond those two beloved shows. Williams appeared in productions including The Waltons, Private Benjamin, Good Times, The Sinbad Show, Guess Who, and Flight. He also remained active late in his career, appearing in the Matlock reboot.
Williams began pursuing acting as an adult after working in other fields, eventually moving to Hollywood in 1968. His career would span nearly six decades and leave him with a remarkable body of television and film work.
His passing marks the end of a long career that touched several generations of viewers.
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