Gregory Alan Williams Movies and Career Information

Gregory Alan Williams (born June 12, 1956) is an American actor and author. One of Williams most well-known roles is that of Garner Ellerbee in the syndicated series Baywatch. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, Williams attended Coe College and served in the United States Marine Corps before pursuing a career in acting. He made his acting debut opposite Steven Seagal in the 1988 film Above the Law. The following year, Williams won the role of Garner Ellerbee in Baywatch. He reprised the role in the 1995 spin-off series Baywatch Nights, before returning to Baywatch in 1996. After leaving the series in 1998, Williams has had recurring guest roles on The Sopranos, The West Wing, The District, The Game, Army Wives, and Drop Dead Diva. He also appeared in episodes of NYPD Blue, Boston Legal, One Tree Hill, and Meet the Browns. Williams has also had roles in several films including Remember the Titans (2000), Old School (2003), Be Cool (2005), Dog Days of Summer (2007), Oliver Stone's biopic W. (2008), and The Collector (2009). Williams also serves as the host of the syndicated series Know Your Heritage and Know Your Heritage: Black College Quiz. In addition to acting, Williams has also authored