Biography

May 22, 1978 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Darnell Williams

1.73 m

Often plays violent, troubled drug dealers or street level characters

To prepare for his role in "The Wire", Williams walked around Baltimore's inner city at night.

Goes by "J.D." to avoid confusion with Darnell Williams.

Has appeared in multiple advertisements, including some for Pizza Hut, Doritos, and Fedex.

Attended Newark Arts High School in Newark, New Jersey.

[on his character Bodie Broadus in "The Wire"] Bodie is Baltimore, Baltimore is Bodie. He loves his environment, and I know that he believes his environment loves him. And that's why he is the way he is.

[on the fourth season of "The Wire"] Now we have young kids, fresh starts, you know, infinite possibilities. And, you know, now we have to look at the decisions and the choices that they make.