Michael K. Williams, who died this week at age 54, may be best known for his acclaimed TV performances on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire,” …
Michael K. Williams, who died this week at age 54, may be best known for his acclaimed TV performances on “The Wire” and “Boardwalk Empire,” but the actor was also a cinema connoisseur. The film buff had roles in many movies over the years, such as the 2016 “Ghostbusters” reboot, “The Purge: Anarchy” and “Motherless Brooklyn,” among others. Despite his vast array of parts, Williams, who’s nominated for an Emmy this year for his supporting role in “Lovecraft Country,” expressed deep-seated fears about being typecast in an HBO and Atlantic video short.
