Gary Anthony Williams (born March 14, 1966, age 53) is an American actor known for the television series Weeds and Boston Legal. He is also known for his recurring role on Fox's Malcolm in the Middle as "Abe" Kenarban. Additionally, he played Bebop in the 2016 live-action sequel film, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
In Doc McStuffins he is the voice of Doc's father, Marcus McStuffins.
Early Life and Career[]
Born in Fayetteville, Georgia, Williams was involved in theater, comedy and television in Atlanta, where his credits include acting with the Georgia Shakespeare Festival, performing and writing for Agatha's: A Taste of Mystery and being a longtime member of Atlanta's longest running improv troupe, Laughing Matters. Williams had recurring roles in the television series I'll Fly Away and In the Heat of the Night, both filmed in the Atlanta area. He moved to Los Angeles in 1998.
Trivia[]
- Gary landed his first paid acting job as part of the Georgia Shakespeare Company. His first television role was in the series In the Heat of the Night (1988).
- Gary realized his love for acting when a computer error in high school accidentally signed him up for a drama class and he was too lazy to get out of it.
- He claims to be "the largest vegetarian in California, next to cows.".