Mykelti Williamson (born March 4, 1960) is an American actor, best known for his role in the 1994 film Forrest Gump.
Williamson was born Michael T. Williamson in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Elaine, a certified public accountant, and a father who was an Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer.
Williamson began performing at the age of nine. Along with acting, he also danced as an alternate member of The Lockers troupe on Soul Train along with...
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Mykelti Williamson (born March 4, 1960) is an American actor, best known for his role in the 1994 film Forrest Gump.
Williamson was born Michael T. Williamson in St. Louis, Missouri. He is the son of Elaine, a certified public accountant, and a father who was an Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer.
Williamson began performing at the age of nine. Along with acting, he also danced as an alternate member of The Lockers troupe on Soul Train along with Fred Berry (star of TV sitcom What's Happening!!). At age fifteen, Williamson relocated to Los Angeles with his family. While in high school he excelled in athletics, particularly football and basketball. However, acting was his first love and he no longer pursued sports.
Williamson began acting professionally after graduation. His first TV appearances include Starsky and Hutch, Hill Street Blues, China Beach, and Midnight Caller. His film debut was in Streets of Fire (1984). His credits include Wildcats (1986) with Goldie Hawn, Miracle Mile ...
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