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My Take
Cress Williams is the kind of actor I quietly root for. Born in Heidelberg but built into a thoroughly American screen presence, he spent decades as a reliable supporting hand, from Living Single to Prison Break, before finally headlining as Black Lightning in his late forties. That long apprenticeship gives his work an unhurried authority you cannot fake. He brings warmth and gravity in equal measure, the rare performer who makes a mayor or a superhero feel like a real, weathered man. I respect the patience of his career, and that title role felt like an overdue, well-earned coronation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cress Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- クレス・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- くれす・うぃりあむず
- Born
- July 26, 1970 (age 55)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Dog
- Origin
- Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Government Region, Germany
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Savanna High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Cress Williams born?
Born July 26, 1970 (age 55).
Where is Cress Williams from?
Cress Williams is from Heidelberg, Karlsruhe Government Region, Germany.
What does Cress Williams do?
Cress Williams works as actor, television actor, film actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-18
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.