Richard Treat Williams (December 1, 1951 – June 12, 2023) was an American actor, author, and aviator. Williams' accolades include nominations for two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globes, a Primetime Emmy, two Satellite Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award. He appeared in over 75 films and several television series. Williams' career included numerous stage roles.
On June 12, 2023, Williams was involved in a motorcycle crash on Vermont Route 30, near Dorset. According to the Vermont State Police, a 2008 Honda Element in the southbound lane turned into the path of Williams' motorcycle in the northbound lane, who was unable to avoid colliding with it. He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at the age of 71.
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Known For
The Empire Strikes Back
(1980)
Echo Base Trooper (uncredited)
127 Hours
(2010)
Aron's Dad
Once Upon a Time in America
(1984)
James Conway O'Donnell
Second Act
(2018)
Anderson Clarke
Deep Rising
(1998)
John Finnegan
What Happens in Vegas
(2008)
Jack Fuller Sr.
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
(2005)
Walter Collins
Deadfall
(2012)
Becker
The Substitute 2: School's Out
(1998)
Karl Thomasson
The Devil's Own
(1997)
Billy Burke
Drunk Parents
(2019)
Dan Henderson
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
Pat Cappadora
The Eagle Has Landed
(1976)
Captain Clark
The Phantom
(1996)
Xander Drax
Barefoot
(2014)
Jason Wheeler
12 Mighty Orphans
(2021)
Amon Carter
Full Filmography
Acting
Deadly Hero
(1975)
Billings
The Eagle Has Landed
(1976)
Captain Clark
The Ritz
(1976)
Michael Brick
Marathon Man
(1976)
Central Park Jogger (uncredited)
Hair
(1979)
George Berger
1941
(1979)
Cpl. Chuck 'Stretch' Sitarski
Why Would I Lie?
(1980)
Cletus
The Empire Strikes Back
(1980)
Echo Base Trooper (uncredited)
Prince of the City
(1981)
Daniel Ciello
The Pursuit of D.B. Cooper
(1981)
D.B. Cooper
James Cagney: That Yankee Doodle Dandy
(1981)
Narrator
Night of 100 Stars
(1982)
Self
Dempsey
(1983)
Jack Dempsey
Neapolitan Story
(1983)
Ferdinando detto Giugiù
Once Upon a Time in America
(1984)
James Conway O'Donnell
Flashpoint
(1984)
Ernie
A Streetcar Named Desire
(1984)
Stanley Kowalski
Smooth Talk
(1985)
Arnold Friend
Night of 100 Stars II
(1985)
Self
The Men's Club
(1986)
Terry
Sweet Lies
(1987)
Peter
Echoes in the Darkness
(1987)
Rick Guida
J. Edgar Hoover
(1987)
J. Edgar Hoover
The Little Mermaid
(1987)
Prince Andrew
Dead Heat
(1988)
Det. Roger Mortis
The Night of the Sharks
(1988)
David Ziegler
The Third Solution
(1988)
Mark Hendrix
Heart of Dixie
(1989)
Hoyt Cunningham
Third Degree Burn
(1989)
Scott Weston
Beyond the Ocean
(1990)
Robert Laidlow
Max and Helen
(1990)
Max Rosenberg
Final Verdict
(1991)
Earl Rogers
Till Death Us Do Part
(1992)
Alan Palliko
Deadly Matrimony
(1992)
Alan Masters
The Water Engine
(1992)
Dave Murray
Where the Rivers Flow North
(1993)
Champ's Manager
Bonds of Love
(1993)
Robby Smith
Parallel Lives
(1994)
Peter Barnum
Hand Gun
(1994)
George McCallister
Vault of Horror I
(1994)
Howard Prince
Things to Do in Denver When You're Dead
(1995)
Critical Bill
Johnny's Girl
(1995)
Johnny Ross
In the Shadow of Evil
(1995)
Jack Brenner
The Late Shift
(1996)
Michael Ovitz
The Phantom
(1996)
Xander Drax
Mulholland Falls
(1996)
Fitzgerald
The Phantom: The Man, the Myth, the Legend
(1996)
Self
The Devil's Own
(1997)
Billy Burke
Cannes Man
(1997)
Self
Deep Rising
(1998)
John Finnegan
The Substitute 2: School's Out
(1998)
Karl Thomasson
Escape: Human Cargo
(1998)
John McDonald
The Deep End of the Ocean
(1999)
Pat Cappadora
The Substitute 3: Winner Takes All
(1999)
Karl Thomasson
36 Hours to Die
(1999)
Noah Stone
Crash Point Zero
(2000)
Agent Jason Ross
Skeletons in the Closet
(2001)
Will
The Substitute: Failure Is Not an Option
(2001)
Karl Thomasson
Critical Mass
(2001)
Mike Jeffers
Hollywood Ending
(2002)
Hal
Venomous
(2002)
Dr. David Henning
Gale Force
(2002)
Sam Garrett
The Fraternity
(2002)
Mr. Spencer Runcie
Guilty Hearts
(2002)
Stephen Carrow
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
(2005)
Walter Collins
Moola
(2007)
Luis Gordon
The Hideout
(2007)
Padre Amy
The Staircase Murders
(2007)
Michael Peterson
Prince of the City: The Real Story
(2007)
What Happens in Vegas
(2008)
Jack Fuller Sr.
Front of the Class
(2008)
Norman Cohen
Safe Harbor
(2009)
Doug
Chasing a Dream
(2009)
Gary Stiles
127 Hours
(2010)
Aron's Dad
Howl
(2010)
Mark Schorer
Martino's Summer
(2010)
Captain Jeff Clark
Beyond the Blackboard
(2011)
Dr. Warren
Mask Maker
(2011)
Mr. Tucker
A Little Bit of Heaven
(2011)
Jack Corbett
Oba: The Last Samurai
(2011)
Colonel Wessinger
Deadfall
(2012)
Becker
Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader
(2012)
Dr. Grey
Age of Dinosaurs
(2013)
Gabe
Reaching for the Moon
(2013)
Robert Lowell
Barefoot
(2014)
Jason Wheeler
In the Blood
(2014)
Robert Grant
Operation Rogue
(2014)
General Hank Wallace
Confirmation
(2016)
Ted Kennedy
The Congressman
(2016)
Charlie Winship
Rocky Mountain Christmas
(2017)
Roy
Second Act
(2018)
Anderson Clarke
Drunk Parents
(2019)
Dan Henderson
The Etruscan Smile
(2019)
Frank Barron
The Great Alaskan Race
(2019)
Dr. Welch
The Christmas House
(2020)
Bill Mitchell
Dolly Parton's Christmas on the Square
(2020)
Carl Pellam
Run Hide Fight
(2021)
Sheriff Tarsy
12 Mighty Orphans
(2021)
Amon Carter
The Christmas House 2: Deck Those Halls
(2021)
Bill Mitchell
American Outlaws
(2023)
Agent Jameison R. Donovan
Production
Directing