Cress Williams
Acting
Born: 1970-07-26 · Heidelberg, Germany
Biography
Cress Williams is an American actor born on July 26, 1970, in Heidelberg, West Germany, to American parents. He studied acting at Fullerton College and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in theatre from the University of California, Los Angeles. Williams began his acting career performing in college plays, notably in productions like Shakespeare's "Othello" in 1990 before moving on to television and film roles. He is best known for his diverse roles on television, including Terrence "Scooter" Wil
🎬 Movies (20)
Dead Wrong
2024
Paul Drake
What Remains
2022
Marshall
Crime Story
2021
Jimmy
The Violent Heart
2020
Lee
The Death and Return of Superman
2019
John Henry Irons / Steel (voice)
The Death of Superman
2019
John Henry Irons (voice)
Reign of the Supermen
2019
John Henry Irons / Steel (voice)
Lowriders
2017
Williams
In Your Eyes
2014
Jake
Little Black Book
2004
Phil
The Dogwalker
2002
K.C.
Pursuit of Happiness
2001
Ace
Masquerade
2000
Marcus
Never Been Kissed
1999
George
Fallen
1998
Detective Joe
L.A. Johns
1997
Bill Allen
Home Invasion
1997
Freemont
Rolling Thunder
1996
'Grey' Toussaint
2 Days in the Valley
1996
Golfer
The Doom Generation
1995
Peanut
📺 TV Shows (20)
Eyes of Wakanda
2025
The Lion (voice)
Black Lightning
2018
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Steve
2017
Self
DC's Legends of Tomorrow
2016
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Code Black
2015
Cole Guthrie
The Flash
2014
Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning
Hart of Dixie
2011
Lavon Hayes
Criminal Minds
2005
Davonte Faust
Close to Home
2005
Ed Williams
Grey's Anatomy
2005
Tucker Jones
House
2004
Hospital Attorney
Veronica Mars
2004
Nathan Woods
Cold Case
2003
Jimmy Clarke
The Lyon's Den
2003
Eddie
Watching Ellie
2002
Dexter
The West Wing
1999
Lester
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
Sam Dufoy
Creature
1998
Tall Man
Leaving L.A.
1997
Dudley Adams
Nash Bridges
1996
Antwon Babcock