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Cress Williams

Cress Williams

Keynote Speaker: Cress Williams is a German-born American film and television actor, best known for playing the hitman Wyatt in Prison Break and detective Ed Williams in Close to Home.

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He is also known for his role as Inspector Antwon Babcock in the final season of Nash Bridges, and as DShawn Hardell in seasons 4 and 5 of Beverly Hills, 90210.

He also had a notable role of portraying music promoter Terrence "Scooter" Williams (the love interest of Khadijah) in the Fox television sitcom Living Single.

He currently plays Mayor Lavon Hayes on The CW series Hart of Dixie.

Williams acted in a 1990 Fullerton College production of William Shakespeare's tragedy, Othello, which was directed by Tom Blank. A Los Angeles Times review criticized Williams acting and said that he "gets wild-eyed as Othello, especially when jealousy begins to reign in his house. But the portrayal doesn't go beyond the obvious, and Williams tends to overact. All his emotions are on the outside; it's difficult to connect with Othello's internal struggle."

He also acted in another production in the same year by Fullerton College called Red Noses, a black comedy produced by Peter Barnes and directed by Michael Fields.

Williams has appeared on many TV series since 1994, including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Beverly Hills, 90210, NYPD Blue, Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman, JAG, Living Single, Nash Bridges, Providence, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Veronica Mars, The West Wing, Close to Home, ER, and Grey's Anatomy.

He portrayed Talak'talan, a Jem'Hadar leader in the Star Trek series, in a Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episode "The Jem'Hadar". Williams joined the Prison Break cast by playing The Company's assassin, Wyatt Mathewson. He appeared in the final season of Friday Night Lights as Ornette Howard, father of East Dillon's star quarterback Vince Howard.

He currently stars alongside Rachel Bilson on The CW series Hart of Dixie as former football star turned mayor Lavon Hayes.

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Cress Williams Videos

Cress Williams as Green Lantern: THR Auditions - YouTube
Cress Williams talks about 'Hart of Dixie' season three - YouTube
Cress Williams 'Hart of Dixie' / THR

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What topics does Cress Williams speak about?

Cress Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Television & Film, Entertainers, Acting, Generational Issues, Performing Arts and Celebrity.

Where does Cress Williams travel from?

Cress Williams generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Cress Williams is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Television & Film, Entertainers and Acting Speakers. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Cress Williams generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rachel Bilson, Tyler Blackburn and Desi Lydic. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Cress Williams for an upcoming event.

Cress Williams Videos

Cress Williams as Green Lantern: THR Auditions - YouTube
Cress Williams talks about 'Hart of Dixie' season three - YouTube
Cress Williams 'Hart of Dixie' / THR

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