Biography

First African-American to receive multiple Academy Awards in any category. Russell Williams II was born in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He is a producer and actor, known for Field of Dreams (1989), Glory (1989), Dances With Wolves (1990), 12 Angry Men (1997) and Training Day (2001). He has been married to Rosalind B. Williams since 2004.
- IMDb mini biography by: RUSSELL WILLIAMS II

First African-American to receive multiple Academy Awards in any category.

Won back-to-back Oscars for Glory (1989) and Dances with Wolves (1990).

As of 2023, Williams, sound mixer Willie D. Burton costume designer Ruth E. Carter and actors Denzel Washington and Mahershala Ali are the only 5 African-Americans that have won two Oscars.

Graduated from American University