Born on this day – Samm-Art Williams:

Samm-Art Williams

Actor

Writer

Producer

January 20, 1946 – May 13, 2024

Credits:

227 (1987); A House Divided: Denmark Vessey's Rebellion (1982); A Rage in Harlem (1991); ABC Afterschool Specials (1981); Accidental Hero: Room 408 (2001); American Playhouse (1984–1986); Are You Looking (2011); Blood Simple (1984); Cagney & Lacey (1987); Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983); Dressed to Kill (1980); Equal Justice (1990); Flag Day (2021); Frank's Place (1987–1988); Hangin' with Mr. Cooper (1993–1994); Home (2012); Hot Resort (1985); Martin (1994–1997); Miami Vice (1987); Motown Returns to the Apollo (1985); Night of the Juggler (1980); Search for Tomorrow (1980); Summerdog (1977); Tall Tales & Legends (1986); The Baron (1977); The Debbie Allen Special (1989); The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1990–1993); The Good News (1997–1998); The New Mike Hammer (1987); The Wanderers (1979); The Women of Brewster Place (1989); Working in the Theatre (1980).

On this day in movie history - Blood Simple (1984)

Blood Simple

directed by Joel Coen,

written by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen,

was released in the United States on January 18, 1985.

Music by Carter Burwell.

Cast:

John Getz, Frances McDormand, Dan Hedaya, M. Emmet Walsh, Samm-Art Williams.