Michael Kenneth Williams (Omar Little) Now
Michael Kenneth Williams was known for his chilling portrayal of Omar Little in The Wire, but he also moved on to another HBO series—Boardwalk Empire—to play Albert “Chalky” White. Williams also received critical praise for his role as Jack Gee, the husband of Bessie Smith, in the HBO biopic Bessie.
Williams’s additional roles include Robert in 12 Years a Slave, Jack Lewis in Robo Cop, and Hawkins in Ghostbusters. During the filming of The Wire, Williams struggled with a cocaine addiction he attributes to the “dark energy” he was channeling to play Omar Little. His career flourished after his recovery.
