Gregory Alan Williams
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Biography
Gregory Alan Williams (born June 12, 1956) is an American actor and author. He is best known for portraying LAPD Officer Garner Ellerbee in Baywatch. From 2011 until 2013, Williams portrayed the role of Coach Pat Purnell in the USA Network series Necessary Roughness.
Known For
Filmography
God with Us
2026
as Dr. Amos
Evil Genius
2026
The Heir
2026
The Games in Black & White
2025
as Citizen of Atlanta
Ruth & Boaz
2025
as Eli
Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love
2025
as Pastor McCabe
9-1-1: Nashville
2025
as Station Chief Harold Foster
The Disruptors
2024
as Steve Russell
Reunion
2023
as Willie James
Christmas Holidate
2023
as Nick Harper
Will Trent
2023
as Drummond Moncrief
Sons 2 the Grave
2022
as Coach Sam Reardon
County Line: No Fear
2022
as Clifford Mullins
My Perfect Wedding
2022
as James Sinclair
A Father's Legacy
2021
as Robby
Karen
2021
as Charles Wright
My Brother's Keeper
2021
as Pops
The Warrant
2020
as Tucker Macready
The Banker
2020
as Britton Garrett
I See You
2019
as Detective Spitzky
Brightburn
2019
as Sheriff Deever
The World We Make
2019
as Thomas Bishop
Freshman Year
2019
as Professor Thompson
The Righteous Gemstones
2019
as Martin Imari
Swamp Thing
2019
as Mayor Riley
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness
2018
as Reverend Roland Dial
Legal Action
2018
as Ben
Chandler Christmas Getaway
2018
as Donald
Falling in Love Again
2018
as Mr. Owens
The Resident
2018
as Dr. Peterson
Created Equal
2017
as Judge Watford
All Saints
2017
as Bishop Eldon Thompson
A Question of Faith
2017
as Farnsworth Newman
Warrior Road
2017
as Professor
Mountain Top
2017
as Lamar Cochran
Slaw
2017
as Commissioner Kelly
Geostorm
2017
as General Montgraff
Manhunt
2017
as Judge Garland Burrell
Miracles from Heaven
2016
as Dr. Joe Hester
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk
2016
as Raise n' Praise Preacher
Almost Christmas
2016
as Pastor Browning
Hidden Figures
2016
as Marion Smithson
The Accountant
2016
as Treasury Secretary
Merry Christmas, Baby
2016
as Donald
Bad Girl
2016
as Deacon Bacon
Misconduct
2016
as Richard Hill
MacGyver
2016
as Julian Halsey
Greenleaf
2016
as Mac
Game of Silence
2016
as Aaron Epps
90 Minutes in Heaven
2015
as Therapy Doctor
Terminator Genisys
2015
as Detective Harding
Christmas in the Smokies
2015
as Bud Walker
A Baby for Christmas
2015
as Donald
The Sin Seer
2015
as Clarence Ricard
Chicago Med
2015
as Bert Goodwin
Powers
2015
as Waldo Pilgrim
Secrets and Lies
2015
as Kevin Williams
Cat Run 2
2014
as Ray Boudreaux
To Hell and Back
2014
My Other Mother
2014
as Abner
Like a Country Song
2014
as Reggie
Hero
2014
as Kent
Marry Us for Christmas
2014
as Donald
Million Dollar Arm
2014
as Doug
Finding Carter
2014
as Captain Moss
Between Sisters
2013
as Franklin
Heart of the Country
2013
as Yates
Jimmy
2013
as Coach Sellers
Being Mary Jane
2013
as Mark's Father
Hornet's Nest
2012
as Ron Brewster
Somebody's Child
2012
as Petey
The Lost Valentine
2011
as Chaplain Richard Brady
Unrequited
2010
as Mr. Williams
Christmas Cupid
2010
as Larry
MacGruber
2010
as Minister
Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood!
2010
as Dr. Reginald Monte
Preacher's Kid
2010
as Bishop King
Good Intentions
2010
as Buck
Blood Done Sign My Name
2010
as Dr. Samuel Proctor
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse
2010
as Terrified Longshoreman (voice)
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming
2010
as Dr. David Young
The Prodigal Experience: Reflections on a Story
2010
as Self
Past Life
2010
as Eli Parson
4 Minutes
2009
as Carl
The Collector
2009
as Sheriff
Castle
2009
as Jim Van-Eps
NCIS: Los Angeles
2009
as Vendor Phil
Drop Dead Diva
2009
as Judge Warren Libby
W.
2008
as Evangelical Minister
Grapes on a Vine
2008
as Bob Hayes
Dog Days of Summer
2007
as Sheriff Lem Baker
Army Wives
2007
as Lt. Col. Wallace
Dirty Laundry
2006
as Percy
The Last Adam
2006
as Pastor Bailey
Be Cool
2005
as Darryl
Locusts
2005
as General Miller
The Beat
2005
as Mr. Bernard
Boston Legal
2004
as John Zenawi
Old School
2003
as Therapist
One Tree Hill
2003
as Chuck
Monk
2002
as Sorenson
Everwood
2002
as James Cleveland
Crossing Jordan
2001
as U.S. Army Chaplain
Remember the Titans
2000
as Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
The District
2000
as Clive Rogers
Boston Public
2000
as Jason Anderson
Aqua Teen Hunger Force
2000
as Freedom Cobra (voice)
The West Wing
1999
as Robbie Mosley
The Sopranos
1999
as Reverend James Jr.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999
as Detective Folkner
Mama Flora's Family
1998
as Charlie (1941)
Dying to Belong
1997
as Carl Ridgeley
Acts of Betrayal
1997
as Beau Morelli
Stag
1997
as Taylor Rundgren
The Practice
1997
as District Attorney
No One Would Tell
1996
as Detective Anderson
Project: ALF
1996
as Police Officer
Baywatch Nights
1995
as Garner Ellerbee
In the Line of Fire
1993
as Matt Wilder
Civil Wars
1991
as Ed Marsh
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
as Security Guard
Dream On
1990
as Anchorman Terry
Major League
1989
as Bull Pen Guard
The Package
1989
as Col. Woods
Making a Case for Murder
1989
as Charlie Brasher
Baywatch
1989
as Garner Ellerbee
Above the Law
1988
as FBI Agent Halloran
Murder, She Wrote
1984
as Lt. Paul Bragg