Michael Kenneth Williams was an American actor, and dancer. He was one of the most recognized and respected artists in the television world. He was best known for playing Omar Little on the popular HBO series The Wire and Albert ‘Chalky’ White in HBO’s Boardwalk Empire. The actor was discovered by late American rapper Tupac Shakur, who also introduced Michael to mainstream cinema by casting him in the 1996 film Bullet. Since then, the actor played major roles in a number of television series, including Bullet, I Think I Love My Wife, Gone Baby Gone, Addicts, and more. In addition to that, he also appeared in small roles in movies like The Incredible Hulk, Assassin’s Creed, and the Academy Award-winning movie 12 Years a Slave. Michael's popularity went up further when former president Barack Obama described The Wire as his favorite television show and mentioned Michael’s character Omar Little as one of the most intriguing characters on the show. Williams is also a successful choreographer and has worked as a background dancer. He received five Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Michael K. Williams was found dead in his New York apartment on September 6, 2021.
