Christopher Williams (singer)

Christopher Williams
Born
Christopher Lawrence Williams

(1967-08-22) August 22, 1967
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actor
Years active1988–present
RelativesElla Fitzgerald (aunt)
Al B. Sure! (cousin)
Musical career
OriginRichmond, Virginia, U.S.
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Christopher Lawrence Williams (born August 22, 1967) is an American singer and actor. Emerging in the late 1980s as a recording artist with Geffen Records, Williams became a notable figure in the new jack swing era with a series of R&B chart hits, including “Talk to Myself” (1989), “I'm Dreamin'” (1991), and “Every Little Thing U Do” (1993). He is also known for his work in film and theater, most notably for his role as Kareem Akbar in the 1991 crime drama New Jack City.