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Halroy Candis Williams is an American actor, best known for his recurring roles as Police Officer Smith ("Smitty") on Sanford and Son (1972–76) and as the patriarch Lester Jenkins, the husband of Marla Gibbs's character, on the NBC sitcom 227 (1985–90).
Birth Name
Halroy Candis Williams
Born
Wednesday, 14 December 1938
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Mr. Mayor | Walt | 2021 |
| A Black Lady Sketch Show | Self | 2019 |
| The Mayor | Mr. Benning | 2017 |
| Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You | Self | 2016 |
| Earl Hamner Storyteller | Self | 2015 |
| Unsung Hollywood | Self | 2014 |
| Flight | Whip's Dad (voice) / Whip's Dad | 2012 |
| The First Family | George | 2012 |
| Night Club | Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night | 2011 |
| Parks and Recreation | Albert Meagle | 2009 |
Actor Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Mr. Mayor | Walt | 2021 |
| A Black Lady Sketch Show | Self | 2019 |
| The Mayor | Mr. Benning | 2017 |
| Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You | Self | 2016 |
| Earl Hamner Storyteller | Self | 2015 |
| Unsung Hollywood | Self | 2014 |
| Flight | Whip's Dad (voice) / Whip's Dad | 2012 |
| The First Family | George | 2012 |
| Night Club | Resident Playing Cards at Casino Night | 2011 |
| Parks and Recreation | Albert Meagle | 2009 |
| Snow 2: Brain Freeze | Henry Mays | 2008 |
| Generation Gap | Mac | 2008 |
| Moonlight | 70-Year-Old Det. Bobby Desmond | 2007 |
| Guess Who | Howard Jones | 2005 |
| The Cherokee Kid | Rev. Peel | 1996 |
| Suddenly Susan | Jim | 1996 |
| Moesha | Rosevelt Mitchell | 1996 |
| The West Side Waltz | Jonno | 1995 |
| Minor Adjustments | Nathaniel Aimes | 1995 |
| The Sinbad Show | Rudy Bryan | 1993 |
| The Rookie | Powell | 1990 |
| Tales from the Crypt | Nick Ciola | 1989 |
| L.A. Law | Councilman Marcus Cooke | 1986 |
| American Masters | Self | 1986 |
| The NBC All Star Hour | Self | 1985 |
| 227 | Lester Jenkins | 1985 |
| Night Court | Head Bailiff Reedy | 1984 |
| Webster | Principal Jenkins | 1983 |
| The Young Landlords | Mr. Williams | 1983 |
| The Escape Artist | Cop at Mayor's Office | 1982 |
| T.J. Hooker | Officer Brian | 1982 |
| Gimme a Break! | Dr. Phil Gray | 1981 |
| Private Benjamin | Sgt. Ted Ross / Ted Ross | 1981 |
| Hill Street Blues | Ken Edwards | 1981 |
| Magnum, P.I. | Dave, the DJ | 1980 |
| Private Benjamin | Sgt. L.C. Ross | 1980 |
| On the Nickel | Paul | 1980 |
| Sanford | Officer 'Smitty' Smith | 1980 |
| Palmerstown, U.S.A. | Clarence | 1980 |
| The Sky Is Gray | Preacber | 1980 |
| Knots Landing | Magazine Owner | 1979 |
| Roots: The Next Generations | Aleck Haley | 1979 |
| Hardcore | Big Dick Blaque | 1979 |
| The Dukes of Hazzard | Jonas Jones | 1979 |
| The White Shadow | Henry Judd | 1978 |
| ABC Weekend Specials | George Stowe | 1977 |
| Quincy M.E. | Cody | 1976 |
| What's Happening!! | Mr. Logan | 1976 |
| Most Wanted | Rashad | 1976 |
| On the Rocks | Lester DeMott | 1975 |
| Caribe | Tom Clayburn | 1975 |
| S.W.A.T. | Bo Tate | 1975 |
| The Jeffersons | Michael / Kent Tobin | 1975 |
| Police Woman | George Thomas | 1974 |
| Sidekicks | Max | 1974 |
| Herbie Rides Again | Policeman Writing Ticket | 1974 |
| Good Times | Frank Mitchell / Tom / Willie Washington | 1974 |
| Police Story | Little Joe | 1973 |
| The Magician | Jonathan Gordon | 1973 |
| Harry O | Clarence / Sgt. Earl Danning | 1973 |
| ABC Afterschool Specials | Mr. Carter / Tony Grant | 1972 |
| The Waltons | Harley Foster | 1972 |
| Cool Breeze | Harry, Policeman | 1972 |
| Kung Fu | Caleb Brown | 1972 |
| Sanford and Son | Officer 'Smitty' Smith | 1972 |
| The Jimmy Stewart Show | Quigley | 1971 |
| The New Dick Van Dyke Show | Pete | 1971 |
| Cannon | Arthur Jones / Chauffeur / Gen. O'Hara's Doorman | 1971 |
| Dan August | Charity | 1970 |
| Swing Out, Sweet Land | Man Representing Iowa | 1970 |
| That Girl | John / Herbie Robinson / Court Clerk | 1966 |
| Gunsmoke | Widge Spott | 1955 |
| The Magical World of Disney | (archive footage) | 1954 |
