J. D. Williams, 1978
Actors · May 22, 1978
J. D. Williams
★ HOW OLD IS J. D. WILLIAMS?
J. D. Williams is 48 years old, born May 22, 1978 in United States · Gemini.
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About
J. D. Williams broke through playing morally complex antiheroes in prestige TV. Born in the US in 1978, the actor became a fixture in HBO's Oz as Kenny Wangler and The Wire as the calculating Bodie Broadus. A Gemini, Williams moves fluidly between dramatic intensity and comedic roles, anchoring ensemble casts across decades.
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Biography
J. D. Williams is an American actor born May 22, 1978. He rose to prominence through starring roles in HBO's Oz, where he played Kenny Wangler, and The Wire, where he portrayed Bodie Broadus—a character that defined the show's second season. Williams also appeared in the cult comedy Pootie Tang as Froggy and took on the recurring role of Dexter in The Good Wife across its run from 2010 to 2015. More recent work includes a main cast position in Saints & Sinners and the film Blood Brother, released in 2018, where he played Kayvon. He also appeared in the independent drama Surviving Family in 2012 as Bobby. A Gemini born in May, Williams channels the sign's duality—shifting between menace and vulnerability across roles. As an actor, he performs in television, film, and ensemble productions, bringing naturalism to morally complicated characters. Based in the US, Williams emerged during the golden age of prestige television and remains active across streaming and traditional broadcast platforms.
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Trivia
- Williams played Bodie Broadus in The Wire, one of the show's most iconic characters despite the role initially seeming minor.
- He starred in both the HBO prestige drama Oz and The Wire, two of television's most critically acclaimed series.
- Williams appeared in the absurdist comedy Pootie Tang as Froggy, a stark tonal shift from his dramatic television work.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. J. D. Williams release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
- AlexandraTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung Gravy
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Frequently asked
- How old is J. D. Williams?
- J. D. Williams is 48 years old (born May 22, 1978).
- When is J. D. Williams's birthday?
- J. D. Williams was born on May 22, 1978.
- What is J. D. Williams's zodiac sign?
- J. D. Williams is a Gemini, born May 22, 1978.
- What is J. D. Williams's Chinese zodiac sign?
- J. D. Williams was born in 1978, the year of the Earth Horse.
- Where is J. D. Williams from?
- J. D. Williams is from United States.
- What does J. D. Williams do?
- J. D. Williams is a actor.
- Is J. D. Williams still alive?
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