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Mykelti Williamson

Bio: Michael T. 'Mykelti' Williamson (born March 4, 1957) is an American actor best known for his role as Benjamin Buford 'Bubba' Blue in the 1994 film Forrest Gump, as Detective Bobby 'Fearless' Smith in the critically acclaimed but commercially unsuccessful crime drama Boomtown, and recently for appearing as the head of CTU for season 8 of the hit TV series 24
Born: Mon, Mar 04 1957
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Mykelti Williamson is 69 years old
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Poster of They Fight
They Fight
Mykelti Williamson was 69 in They Fight
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 08 2026
Poster of Is God Is
Is God Is
Mykelti Williamson was 69 in Is God Is as 'Chuck Hall'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 2026
Poster of The Last Rodeo
The Last Rodeo
Mykelti Williamson was 68 in The Last Rodeo as 'Charlie Williamson'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 2025
Poster of Unstoppable
Unstoppable
Mykelti Williamson was 67 in Unstoppable as 'Eddie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2024
Poster of The Holiday Stocking
The Holiday Stocking
Mykelti Williamson was 65 in The Holiday Stocking as 'Robert'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 2022
Poster of American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective
Mykelti Williamson was 65 in American Badass: A Michael Madsen Retrospective as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 15 2022
Poster of Butter
Butter
Mykelti Williamson was 64 in Butter as 'Professor Dunn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 2022
Poster of North of the 10
North of the 10
Mykelti Williamson was 64 in North of the 10 as 'Cole Pruit'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 10 2022
Poster of Clean
Clean
Mykelti Williamson was 64 in Clean as 'Travis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 28 2022
Poster of The 24th
The 24th
Mykelti Williamson was 63 in The 24th as 'Sgt. Hayes'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 21 2020
Poster of Emperor
Emperor
Mykelti Williamson was 63 in Emperor as 'Truesdale'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 18 2020
Poster of Don't Let Go
Don't Let Go
Mykelti Williamson was 62 in Don't Let Go as 'Bobby Owens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of Run the Race
Run the Race
Mykelti Williamson was 61 in Run the Race as 'Coach Hailey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 2019
Poster of Canal Street
Canal Street
Mykelti Williamson was 61 in Canal Street as 'Jackie Styles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 2019
Poster of Thriller
Thriller
Mykelti Williamson was 61 in Thriller as 'Detective Raymond Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 23 2018
Poster of Saint Judy
Saint Judy
Mykelti Williamson was 61 in Saint Judy as 'Dikembe Mustafa'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 22 2018
Poster of Convergence
Convergence
Mykelti Williamson was 59 in Convergence as 'Captain Saul Miller'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 05 2017
Poster of Fences
Fences
Mykelti Williamson was 59 in Fences as 'Gabriel Maxson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 16 2016
Poster of The Purge: Election Year
The Purge: Election Year
Mykelti Williamson was 59 in The Purge: Election Year as 'Joe Dixon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 29 2016
Poster of Hollows Grove
Hollows Grove
Mykelti Williamson was 57 in Hollows Grove as 'F.B.I. Agent Jones'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 2014
Poster of Twist of Faith
Twist of Faith
Mykelti Williamson was 56 in Twist of Faith as 'Uncle Moe'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 09 2013
Poster of Have a Little Faith
Have a Little Faith
Mykelti Williamson was 54 in Have a Little Faith as 'Donnie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 27 2011
Poster of High School
High School
Mykelti Williamson was 53 in High School as 'Paranoid'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 03 2010
Poster of Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"
Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination"
Mykelti Williamson was 52 in Body Count: The Deaths of "Final Destination" as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 05 2010
Poster of Black Dynamite
Black Dynamite
Mykelti Williamson was 52 in Black Dynamite as 'Chicago Wind'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 2009
Poster of The Final Destination
The Final Destination
Mykelti Williamson was 52 in The Final Destination as 'George'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 26 2009
Poster of Spinning Into Butter
Spinning Into Butter
Mykelti Williamson was 52 in Spinning Into Butter as 'Aaron Carmichael'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 27 2009
Poster of Vice
Vice
Mykelti Williamson was 51 in Vice as 'Sampson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 09 2008
Poster of August Rush
August Rush
Mykelti Williamson was 50 in August Rush as 'Reverend James'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 18 2007
Poster of ATL
ATL
Mykelti Williamson was 49 in ATL as 'Uncle George'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 31 2006
Poster of Fatwa
Fatwa
Mykelti Williamson was 49 in Fatwa as 'Grady Frank'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2006
Poster of Lucky Number Slevin
Lucky Number Slevin
Mykelti Williamson was 48 in Lucky Number Slevin as 'Sloe'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 24 2006
Poster of Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Mykelti Williamson was 48 in Get Rich or Die Tryin' as 'Charlene's Stepfather (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 09 2005
Poster of The Making of 'Heat'
The Making of 'Heat'
Mykelti Williamson was 47 in The Making of 'Heat' as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 2005
Poster of After the Sunset
After the Sunset
Mykelti Williamson was 47 in After the Sunset as 'Agent Stafford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 12 2004
Poster of The Assassination of Richard Nixon
The Assassination of Richard Nixon
Mykelti Williamson was 47 in The Assassination of Richard Nixon as 'Harold Mann'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 17 2004
Poster of Our America
Our America
Mykelti Williamson was 45 in Our America as 'Graham Ellis'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 28 2002
Poster of Ali
Ali
Mykelti Williamson was 44 in Ali as 'Don King'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 10 2001
Poster of Holiday Heart
Holiday Heart
Mykelti Williamson was 43 in Holiday Heart as 'Silas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 10 2000
Poster of Three Kings
Three Kings
Mykelti Williamson was 42 in Three Kings as 'Colonel Horn'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 27 1999
Poster of Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
Mykelti Williamson was 42 in Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years as 'Papa Delany'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 18 1999
Poster of Gideon
Gideon
Mykelti Williamson was 41 in Gideon as 'Coleman Walker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 26 1998
Poster of Species II
Species II
Mykelti Williamson was 41 in Species II as 'Dennis Gamble'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1998
Poster of Primary Colors
Primary Colors
Mykelti Williamson was 41 in Primary Colors as 'Dewayne Smith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 20 1998
Poster of Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Soldiers
Mykelti Williamson was 40 in Buffalo Soldiers as 'Cpl. William Christy'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 07 1997
Poster of Double Tap
Double Tap
Mykelti Williamson was 40 in Double Tap as 'Agent Hamilton'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 05 1997
Poster of 12 Angry Men
12 Angry Men
Mykelti Williamson was 40 in 12 Angry Men as 'Juror 10'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 17 1997
Poster of Con Air
Con Air
Mykelti Williamson was 40 in Con Air as '"Baby-O" O'Dell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 05 1997
Poster of Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Truth or Consequences, N.M.
Mykelti Williamson was 40 in Truth or Consequences, N.M. as 'Marcus'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 02 1997
Poster of Soul of the Game
Soul of the Game
Mykelti Williamson was 39 in Soul of the Game as 'Josh Gibson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 20 1996
Poster of Waiting to Exhale
Waiting to Exhale
Mykelti Williamson was 38 in Waiting to Exhale as 'Troy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1995
Poster of Heat
Heat
Mykelti Williamson was 38 in Heat as 'Drucker'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1995
Poster of How to Make an American Quilt
How to Make an American Quilt
Mykelti Williamson was 38 in How to Make an American Quilt as 'Winston'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1995
Poster of Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home
Mykelti Williamson was 38 in Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home as 'Dwight Mercer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 1995
Poster of Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump
Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump
Mykelti Williamson was 37 in Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 03 1994
Poster of Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump
Mykelti Williamson was 37 in Forrest Gump as 'Bubba Blue'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 23 1994
Poster of Other Women's Children
Other Women's Children
Mykelti Williamson was 36 in Other Women's Children as 'Leonard'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 24 1993
Poster of Free Willy
Free Willy
Mykelti Williamson was 36 in Free Willy as 'Dwight Mercer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 16 1993
Poster of A Killer Among Us
A Killer Among Us
Mykelti Williamson was 33 in A Killer Among Us as 'Greg Hopkins'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 29 1990
Poster of The First Power
The First Power
Mykelti Williamson was 33 in The First Power as 'Det. Oliver Franklin'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 06 1990
Poster of Miracle Mile
Miracle Mile
Mykelti Williamson was 32 in Miracle Mile as 'Wilson'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1989
Poster of Police Story: Monster Manor
Police Story: Monster Manor
Mykelti Williamson was 31 in Police Story: Monster Manor as 'Officer Don Luntner'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 03 1988
Poster of You Talkin' to Me?
You Talkin' to Me?
Mykelti Williamson was 30 in You Talkin' to Me? as 'Thatcher Marks'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1987
Poster of Number One with a Bullet
Number One with a Bullet
Mykelti Williamson was 29 in Number One with a Bullet as 'Casey'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 27 1987
Poster of Wildcats
Wildcats
Mykelti Williamson was 28 in Wildcats as 'Levander 'Bird' Williams'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of The Delta Force
The Delta Force
Mykelti Williamson was 28 in The Delta Force as 'Delta Force Member (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 14 1986
Poster of Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper
Mykelti Williamson was 27 in Miami Vice: Brother's Keeper as 'Leon Jefferson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Streets of Fire
Streets of Fire
Mykelti Williamson was 27 in Streets of Fire as 'The Sorels - B.J.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1984
Poster of Desperate Lives
Desperate Lives
Mykelti Williamson was 24 in Desperate Lives as 'Jack'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 03 1982
Poster of Sunnyside
Sunnyside
Mykelti Williamson was 22 in Sunnyside as 'Hot Dog'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 01 1979
Poster of ATL 2: The Homecoming
ATL 2: The Homecoming
Mykelti Williamson will be 69+ in ATL 2: The Homecoming as 'Uncle George'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
Mykelti Williamson will be 69+ in The Drop: A Snowfall Saga
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 2026
Poster of Government Cheese
Government Cheese
Mykelti Williamson was 68+ in Government Cheese as 'Gus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 15 2025
Poster of Fallout
Fallout
Mykelti Williamson was 67+ in Fallout as 'Honcho'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 10 2024
Poster of Law & Order: Organized Crime
Law & Order: Organized Crime
Mykelti Williamson was 64+ in Law & Order: Organized Crime as 'Preston Webb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 01 2021
Poster of Rebel
Rebel
Mykelti Williamson was 60+ in Rebel as 'Rene Knight'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 28 2017
Poster of Insecure
Insecure
Mykelti Williamson was 59+ in Insecure as 'Preacher'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 09 2016
Poster of Designated Survivor
Designated Survivor
Mykelti Williamson was 59+ in Designated Survivor as 'Admiral Chernow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon
Mykelti Williamson was 59+ in Lethal Weapon as 'Tom Barnes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 2016
Poster of Scorpion
Scorpion
Mykelti Williamson was 57+ in Scorpion as 'General Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2014
Poster of Chicago P.D.
Chicago P.D.
Mykelti Williamson was 56+ in Chicago P.D. as 'Denny Woods'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 08 2014
Poster of Touch
Touch
Mykelti Williamson was 54+ in Touch as 'Detective Lang'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 25 2012
Poster of Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
Mykelti Williamson was 53+ in Hawaii Five-0 as 'Clay Maxwell'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 2010
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
Mykelti Williamson was 53+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'U.S. Marshal Whitmore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Justified
Justified
Mykelti Williamson was 53+ in Justified as 'Ellstin Limehouse'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 16 2010
Poster of Celebrity Ghost Stories
Celebrity Ghost Stories
Mykelti Williamson was 52+ in Celebrity Ghost Stories as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 03 2009
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Mykelti Williamson was 52+ in The Good Wife as 'Matthew Wade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of Raines
Raines
Mykelti Williamson was 50+ in Raines as 'Detective Bobby 'Fearless' Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 15 2007
Poster of Kidnapped
Kidnapped
Mykelti Williamson was 49+ in Kidnapped as 'Virgil Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 20 2006
Poster of Justice
Justice
Mykelti Williamson was 49+ in Justice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 30 2006
Poster of Psych
Psych
Mykelti Williamson was 49+ in Psych as 'Sammy Winslow'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 07 2006
Poster of CSI: NY
CSI: NY
Mykelti Williamson was 47+ in CSI: NY as 'Brigham Sinclair'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 22 2004
Poster of Boomtown
Boomtown
Mykelti Williamson was 45+ in Boomtown as 'Police Department Detective II Bobby 'Fearless' Smith'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 29 2002
Poster of Monk
Monk
Mykelti Williamson was 45+ in Monk as 'Walter Cage'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jul 12 2002
Poster of 24
24
Mykelti Williamson was 44+ in 24 as 'Brian Hastings'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Mykelti Williamson was 43+ in The Fugitive as 'Lt. Philip Gerard'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 06 2000
Poster of Third Watch
Third Watch
Mykelti Williamson was 42+ in Third Watch as 'Detective Rice'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 23 1999
Poster of The Hoop Life
The Hoop Life
Mykelti Williamson was 42+ in The Hoop Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 04 1999
Poster of The Outer Limits
The Outer Limits
Mykelti Williamson was 38+ in The Outer Limits as 'Dr. Michael Alders'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 26 1995
Poster of Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
Mykelti Williamson was 37+ in Touched by an Angel as 'Tevis Lockwood'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 21 1994
Poster of Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
Mykelti Williamson was 36+ in Late Night with Conan O'Brien as 'Self - Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 13 1993
Poster of The New WKRP in Cincinnati
The New WKRP in Cincinnati
Mykelti Williamson was 34+ in The New WKRP in Cincinnati as 'Donovan Aderhold'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 07 1991
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Mykelti Williamson was 31+ in Police Story as 'Officer Don Luntner'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 29 1988
Poster of Midnight Caller
Midnight Caller
Mykelti Williamson was 31+ in Midnight Caller as 'Deacon Bridges'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1988
Poster of China Beach
China Beach
Mykelti Williamson was 31+ in China Beach
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Apr 26 1988
Poster of J.J. Starbuck
J.J. Starbuck
Mykelti Williamson was 30+ in J.J. Starbuck
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 26 1987
Poster of The Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo
Mykelti Williamson was 30+ in The Bronx Zoo
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1987
Poster of Cover Up
Cover Up
Mykelti Williamson was 27+ in Cover Up
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Mykelti Williamson was 27+ in Miami Vice as 'Leon Jefferson, Sylvio Romulus'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 16 1984
Poster of Bay City Blues
Bay City Blues
Mykelti Williamson was 26+ in Bay City Blues as 'Deejay Cunningham'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 25 1983
Poster of Hill Street Blues
Hill Street Blues
Mykelti Williamson was 23+ in Hill Street Blues
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 15 1981
Poster of Freebie and the Bean
Freebie and the Bean
Mykelti Williamson was 23+ in Freebie and the Bean
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Dec 06 1980
Poster of The Righteous Apples
The Righteous Apples
Mykelti Williamson was 23+ in The Righteous Apples
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 15 1980
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
Mykelti Williamson was 21+ in The White Shadow as 'Fred'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Alice
Alice
Mykelti Williamson was 19+ in Alice
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Aug 31 1976
Poster of Starsky & Hutch
Starsky & Hutch
Mykelti Williamson was 18+ in Starsky & Hutch
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 10 1975