Biography
Early on in "Fats" Williams's acting career, "Fats" Williams landed roles in various films, including the Jan-Michael Vincent action picture "Defiance" (1980), the dramatic comedy "Swing Shift" (1984) with Goldie Hawn and the action movie "The Terminator" (1984) with Arnold Schwarzenegger. "Fats" Williams also appeared in the Anthony Michael Hall comedy "Weird Science" (1985) and the Louis Gossett Jr. action film "Iron Eagle" (1986). "Fats" Williams's film career continued throughout the eighties in productions like "Jumpin' Jack Flash" (1986), the Goldie Hawn sports comedy "Wildcats" (1986) and the Carl Weathers action flick "Action Jackson" (1988). "Fats" Williams also appeared in the TV special "Road Show" (CBS, 1988-89). Toward the end of "Fats" Williams's career, "Fats" Williams continued to act in the action film "Road House" (1989) with Patrick Swayze and the comedy "House Party" (1990) with Christopher "Kid" Reid. "Fats" Williams also was featured in the TV movies "Parker Kane" (NBC, 1989-1990) and "Memphis" (TNT, 1991-92). "Fats" Williams's distinctive voice can be heard on "Bebe's Kids" (1992) with Faizon Love. "Fats" Williams more recently acted in "Storyville" (1992).
