Hal Williams Remembered | Entertainment and Celebrity News

Veteran actor Hal Williams, beloved for his roles on Sanford and Son, The Waltons, and 227, has died at 91. A late-blooming star who began acting in his 30s after careers as a social worker and postal worker, Williams carved out a lasting legacy with his memorable, often straight-man comic roles — though he always felt his serious range was overlooked. From Private Benjamin to The Rookie, he proved acting is a lifelong pursuit, leaving behind decades of laughter and heart on screen. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/966f3924959d01ef