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Fred Williamson is a film director, film actor and American football player, born on March 5, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, United States. Fred Williamson is 88 years old as of 2026. Education on record includes Northwestern University. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Fred Williamson is pure swagger, and I mean that as a compliment. Going from an AFL defensive back nicknamed 'the Hammer' to a leading man in 1970s blaxploitation and action cinema is a reinvention most athletes can only dream about. What I admire is that he didn't just act, he directed and wrote too, taking control of his own image at a time when that was rare. There's a confidence in everything he touched that you can't fake. He's a genuine cult figure to me, the kind of self-made screen presence who built a legend on his own terms and never apologized for it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Fred Williamson
- Name (Japanese)
- フレッド・ウィリアムソン
- Reading
- ふれっど・うぃりあむそん
- Born
- March 5, 1938 (age 88)
- Origin
- Gary, Indiana, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- actor / film director / film actor / American football player / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Tiger
2. Background
- University
- Northwestern University
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Fred Williamson born?
Born March 5, 1938 (age 88).
Where is Fred Williamson from?
Fred Williamson is from Gary, Indiana, United States.
What does Fred Williamson do?
Fred Williamson works as actor, film director, film actor, American football player, screenwriter.
How tall is Fred Williamson?
Fred Williamson is 191 cm.
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