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Walter Williams Sr.

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  • Composer
  • Soundtrack
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Walter Williams Sr. was born on 25 April 1942 in Canton, Ohio, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Dragged Across Concrete (2018), Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) and The Fighting Temptations (2003).
BornApril 25, 1942
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    Known for

    Mel Gibson, Don Johnson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Thomas Kretschmann, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, and Justine Warrington in Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
    Dragged Across Concrete
    6.9
    • Soundtrack(as Walter Williams)
    • 2018
    Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
    Brawl in Cell Block 99
    7.1
    • Soundtrack(as Walter Williams)
    • 2017
    Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
    The Fighting Temptations
    5.6
    • Frank
    • 2003
    Patti D'Arbanville, Michael DeLorenzo, and Malik Yoba in New York Undercover (1994)
    New York Undercover
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Walter Williams Sr.(as The O'Jays)

    Credits

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    Actor

    • David Letterman in Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
      Late Show with David Letterman
      7.0
      TV Series
      • Musical Guest
      • 2006
    • Beyoncé Feat. Walter Williams Sr.: He Still Loves Me (2003)
      Beyoncé Feat. Walter Williams Sr.: He Still Loves Me
      5.3
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams Sr.
      • 2003
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
      The Fighting Temptations
      5.6
      • Frank
      • 2003
    • The O'Jays: What's Stopping You
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams
      • 1997
    • Patti D'Arbanville, Michael DeLorenzo, and Malik Yoba in New York Undercover (1994)
      New York Undercover
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Walter Williams Sr. (as The O'Jays)
      • 1994
    • The O'Jays: Somebody Else Will
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams
      • 1993
    • The O'Jays: Emotionally Yours
      6.0
      Music Video
      • The O'Jays
      • 1993
    • The O'Jays: Don't Let Me Down
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams
      • 1991
    • The O'Jays: I Can Hardly Wait for Christmas
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams
      • 1991
    • The O'Jays: Have You Had Your Love Today
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams
      • 1989
    • The O'Jays: Forever Mine
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams
      • 1979
    • The O'Jays: Love Train
      Music Video
      • Walter Williams
      • 1973

    Composer

    • Beyoncé Feat. Walter Williams Sr.: He Still Loves Me (2003)
      Beyoncé Feat. Walter Williams Sr.: He Still Loves Me
      5.3
      Music Video
      • Composer
      • 2003

    Soundtrack

    • Mel Gibson, Don Johnson, Vince Vaughn, Tory Kittles, Thomas Kretschmann, Michael Jai White, Jennifer Carpenter, and Justine Warrington in Dragged Across Concrete (2018)
      Dragged Across Concrete
      6.9
      • performer: "Gilded Life of the Rich Man", "Shotgun Safari", "Street Corner Felines" (as Walter Williams)
      • 2018
    • Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017)
      Brawl in Cell Block 99
      7.1
      • performer: "Buddy's Business", "God Bless My Mama" (as Walter Williams)
      • 2017
    • Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé in The Fighting Temptations (2003)
      The Fighting Temptations
      5.6
      • performer: "Rain Down", "He Still Loves Me"
      • 2003

    Videos1

    The Fighting Temptations
    Trailer 2:36
    The Fighting Temptations

    Personal details

    • Alternative names
      • The O' Jays
    • Born
      • April 25, 1942
      • Canton, Ohio, USA

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