Ellis E. Williams
Ellis E. Williams (born June 28, 1951) is an American film and television actor/comedian who is better known for playing "Henry Hugley" (father of Darryl Hughley, played by comedian D.L. Hughley) on the sitcom, "The Hughleys". Early life. Williams was born and raised in Brunswick, Georgia, United States. Career. Williams made his television debut in 1980 on "Saturday Night Live", appearing in the chorus of "The Pirates of Penzance" when the cast of that Broadway show was the episode's musical guest. In 1984, he appeared in a feature film, "The Brother From Another Planet", as  well as appearing a TV movie, "Code Name: Foxfire" as a street singer. He appeared in Eddie Murphy's 1987 documentary stand-up, "Eddie Murphy Raw", as Eddie's uncle. Then Williams appeared in films such as: "Second Sight", "Def by Temptation" and "Basketball Dreams". In 1991, he made his first television appearance (since "SNL" in 1980), on an episode of "Law & Order", as Ray Bell, then he appeared in numerous films: "Hangin' with the Homeboys" and "Strictly Business", opposite Halle Berry, Anne-Marie Johnson, Tommy Davidson, and Samuel L. Jackson. Other films include: "Me and Veronica", "The Saint of  Fort Washington", "The Little Death", "A River Made to Drown In", "8 Heads in a Duffel Bag", "The Glimmer Man", "Eye for an Eye", among others. Williams appeared in numerous sitcoms including: "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper", "Step by Step", "Martin", "The Jamie Foxx Show", "Roc", "The Wayans Bros.", "Any Day Now" and "Malcolm in the Middle".