Michael K. Williams (1966–2021), actor who starred in “The Wire”
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legacy.comMichael K. Williams was an actor best known for his portrayal of stickup man Omar Little in the HBO drama “The Wire.”Williams began his career as a dancer, appearing in music videos and touring with musicians including George Michael and Madonna.
A bar fight on his 25th birthday left Williams with a prominent scar on his face, a distinction that made him perfect for roles playing criminals and lowlifes.
His breakout role was on “The Wire,” playing the complex antihero Omar. He was a gay robber who targeted drug dealers. Williams went on to star in “Boardwalk Empire” as Albert “Chalky” White and in “Lovecraft Country” as Montrose Freeman.
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