Hal Williams
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Hal Williams
Halroy Candis Williams, born on December 14, 1938, is an American actor known for his recurring roles on popular television shows. He played Police Officer Smith ('Smitty') on Sanford and Son from 1972 to 1976, Harley Foster on The Waltons from 1973 to 1980, and Lester Jenkins on 227 from 1985 to 1990. Williams has also appeared in several films, including Private Benjamin (1980), Guess Who (2005), and Flight (2012). Originally from Columbus, Ohio, Williams began acting in community theater in the 1960s before pursuing a full-time acting career in Hollywood in 1970. He has since had a successful career in both television and film.
Hal Williams ranks #20,997 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.2. Hal Williams peaked at #19,783 of all time (Jan 31 - Mar 1, 2026). Hal Williams ranks #12,806 over the past 365 days.
