Todd Williams (actor)
Encyclopedia
Todd Williams is an American
actor
best known for his role as Isaac Joiner on The Chicago Code.
in Manhattan. Concerned about having a backup plan, he chose to explore another one of his artistic passions after graduating, and applied himself to the course study of Music Business at New York University
. Not satisfied, Williams subsequently left NYU to focus on his acting career goals full time.
in the critically acclaimed feature Lift. Several television appearances followed on shows such as Law & Order: SVU and The Twilight Zone
. In 2004, while recurring on Third Watch
, Williams booked a role alongside Michael Madsen
in the ESPN
original series Tilt
. Once he moved to Los Angeles in 2005, he secured numerous guest leads on shows such as CSI
, CSI: Miami
, and the CW’s The Game. In addition, he landed another lead role with Anthony Anderson
in the indie film, The Last Stand.
In 2010, after spending two seasons on the USA Network
series In Plain Sight
, he landed a series regular role on the Fox
series The Chicago Code which premiered on February 7, 2011.
United States
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
best known for his role as Isaac Joiner on The Chicago Code.
Early Life
Born in Queens, NY, Williams began the pursuit of his acting career while attending Talent Unlimited High SchoolTalent Unlimited High School
Talent Unlimited High School is a public high school of the performing arts located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. It is the smallest performing arts high school in New York City and has a family-like environment.-History:...
in Manhattan. Concerned about having a backup plan, he chose to explore another one of his artistic passions after graduating, and applied himself to the course study of Music Business at New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
. Not satisfied, Williams subsequently left NYU to focus on his acting career goals full time.
Career
After booking several national commercial and voice-over spots, he made his film debut opposite Kerry WashingtonKerry Washington
Kerry Washington is an American actress. She is known for her roles as Ray Charles's wife, Della Bea Robinson, in the film Ray , as Idi Amin's wife Kay in The Last King of Scotland, and as Alicia Masters, love interest of Ben Grimm, The Thing, in the live-action Fantastic Four films of 2005 and 2007...
in the critically acclaimed feature Lift. Several television appearances followed on shows such as Law & Order: SVU and The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone is an American television anthology series created by Rod Serling. Each episode is a mixture of self-contained drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist...
. In 2004, while recurring on Third Watch
Third Watch
Third Watch is an American television drama series which first aired on NBC from 1999 to 2005 for a total of 132 episodes, broadcast in 6 seasons of 22 episodes each....
, Williams booked a role alongside Michael Madsen
Michael Madsen
Michael Søren Madsen is an American actor, poet, and photographer. He has appeared in more than 150 films, most of them small independent films, though he has starred in central roles in such films as Reservoir Dogs, Free Willy, Donnie Brasco, and Kill Bill, in addition to a supporting role in Sin...
in the ESPN
ESPN
Entertainment and Sports Programming Network, commonly known as ESPN, is an American global cable television network focusing on sports-related programming including live and pre-taped event telecasts, sports talk shows, and other original programming....
original series Tilt
Tilt (TV series)
Tilt is a U.S. TV series set against the backdrop of the World Championship of Poker tournament in Las Vegas, and with the tagline "You're playing poker. They're playing you." The series first aired on January 13, 2005, and is the second original drama series from ESPN, following Playmakers...
. Once he moved to Los Angeles in 2005, he secured numerous guest leads on shows such as CSI
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer...
, CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation....
, and the CW’s The Game. In addition, he landed another lead role with Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson
Anthony Anderson is an American actor, comedian, and writer. He has starred in his own sitcom All About the Andersons, as well as the Fox sitcom The Bernie Mac Show during the fifth and final season of the show. He is also known for his leading roles in television dramas such as K-Ville, The...
in the indie film, The Last Stand.
In 2010, after spending two seasons on the USA Network
USA Network
USA Network is an American cable television channel launched in 1971. Once a minor player in basic cable, the network has steadily gained popularity because of breakout hits like Monk, Psych, Burn Notice, Royal Pains, Covert Affairs, White Collar, Monday Night RAW, Suits, and reruns of the various...
series In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight is an American dramatic television series on USA Network. The series revolves around Mary Shannon , a Deputy United States Marshal attached to the Albuquerque, New Mexico office of the Federal Witness Security Program , more commonly known as the Federal Witness Protection Program...
, he landed a series regular role on the Fox
Fox Broadcasting Company
Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the...
series The Chicago Code which premiered on February 7, 2011.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Lift | Christian | |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Law & Order: Special Victims Unit is an American police procedural television drama series set in New York City, where it is also primarily produced... |
Rodney Thompson, Uniform #1 | 2 episodes: "Rooftop", "Folly" | |
| 2003 | The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone is an American television anthology series created by Rod Serling. Each episode is a mixture of self-contained drama, psychological thriller, fantasy, science fiction, suspense, or horror, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist... |
Marcus Fisher | Episode: "Tagged Tagged (The Twilight Zone) "Tagged" is the twenty-ninth episode of the science fiction television series 2002 revival of The Twilight Zone. The episode aired February 12, 2003 on UPN.-Opening Narration:-Plot summary:... " |
| 2004 | Chameleon | Basketball Player | Short |
| Third Watch Third Watch Third Watch is an American television drama series which first aired on NBC from 1999 to 2005 for a total of 132 episodes, broadcast in 6 seasons of 22 episodes each.... |
Detective Barlow | 3 episodes | |
| 2005 | Tilt Tilt (TV series) Tilt is a U.S. TV series set against the backdrop of the World Championship of Poker tournament in Las Vegas, and with the tagline "You're playing poker. They're playing you." The series first aired on January 13, 2005, and is the second original drama series from ESPN, following Playmakers... |
Clark Marcellin | 9 episodes |
| Head Cases Head Cases Head Cases is an American primetime comedy-drama television program, best known as the first show cancelled for the 2005–2006 season. It was broadcast by FOX and premiered on September 14, 2005... |
King Bling | Episode: "Malpratice Makes Perfect" | |
| 2006 | The Last Stand | Bo Clark | |
| CSI: Miami CSI: Miami CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.... |
Kevin Iverson | Episode: "Death Pool 100" | |
| Superman Returns (Video Game) | Mongul (voice) | ||
| The Game The Game (TV series) The Game is an Australian television show that aired in 2000 and 2001 on the Seven Network.It was hosted by Dermott Brereton, who defected from the Nine Network to Seven amid much controversy... |
Trent | Episode: "There's No Place Like Home There's No Place Like Home "There's No Place Like Home, Parts 1, 2 & 3" is the season finale of the American Broadcasting Company's fourth season of the serial drama television series Lost, consisting of the 12th through 14th episodes. They are also the 84th through 86th episodes of the show overall... " |
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| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer... |
Jeffrey Lanier (uncredited) | Episode: "The Good, the Bad, and the Dominatrix" |
| 2008–2009 | In Plain Sight In Plain Sight In Plain Sight is an American dramatic television series on USA Network. The series revolves around Mary Shannon , a Deputy United States Marshal attached to the Albuquerque, New Mexico office of the Federal Witness Security Program , more commonly known as the Federal Witness Protection Program... |
Robert Dershowitz (Detective) | 15 episodes |
| 2011 | The Chicago Code | Isaac Joiner (Police officer) | 13 episodes |