Clarence Williams III
Clarence Williams III (August 21, 1939 – June 4, 2021) was an American actor. He was best known for his role as "Linc Hayes" on the iconic "hippie" cop show The Mod Squad (1968-1973). He was nominated for a Tony Award. His last movie role was in the 2013 movie The Butler.
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| Born | August 21, 1939 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 2021 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1960–2018[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Gloria Foster (m. 1967; div. 1984) |
Williams III was born on August 21, 1939 in New York City.[2] He died of colon cancer on June 4, 2021 in Los Angeles, aged 81.[3]
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Foster and Williams in The Mod Squad episode in 1970. Foster guest-starred as a blind friend of Linc Hayes.
References
- ↑ Kohn, Eric (July 13, 2018). "'Tales From the Hood' Director Rusty Cundieff: Why It Took 20 Years to Make a Sequel to His Black Horror Anthology". IndieWire. Archived from the original on April 18, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
- ↑ TV Guide. "Clarence Williams III: Biography". Retrieved 1 May 2013.
- ↑ Haring, Bruce (June 6, 2021). "Clarence Williams III Dies: 'Linc' On 'The Mod Squad' Was 81". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 6, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2021.
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