Clarence Williams III

This article is about the actor. For the American football tight end, see Clarence Williams (tight end). For other people with similar names, see Clarence Williams.
Clarence Williams III
Williams in The Mod Squad (1971)
Born(1939-08-21)August 21, 1939
New York City, U.S.
DiedJune 4, 2021(2021-06-04) (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Resting placeSt Charles Cemetery, East Farmingdale, New York, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1959–2018
Spouse
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(m. 1967; div. 1984)​
RelativesClarence Williams (grandfather)
Eva Taylor (grandmother)

Clarence Williams III (August 21, 1939 – June 4, 2021) was an American actor. He was best known for his starring role as Linc Hayes on the television series The Mod Squad (1968-73). He also appeared in films such as Purple Rain, 52 Pick-Up, Tales from the Hood, Hoodlum, Deep Cover, Half Baked, Life, American Gangster, and Reindeer Games, and was a Tony Award-nominated stage actor.

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