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Gregory Alan Williams

Acting • 1956-06-12 • Des Moines, Iowa, USA

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

Chicago Med

Chicago Med

2015

The Sopranos

The Sopranos

1999

Baywatch

Baywatch

1989

The West Wing

The West Wing

1999

The Resident

The Resident

2018

The Righteous Gemstones

The Righteous Gemstones

2019

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Filmography

2026
Evil GeniusFilm
★ 10.0
2026
The HeirFilm
2025
9-1-1: NashvilleTV
Station Chief Harold Foster • 5 episodes
★ 8.0
2025
Ruth & BoazFilm
Eli
★ 7.4
2025
Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, LoveFilm
Pastor McCabe
★ 8.0
2025
The Games in Black & WhiteFilm
Citizen of Atlanta
2024
The DisruptorsFilm
Steve Russell
★ 6.3
2023
Will TrentTV
Drummond Moncrief • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2023
Christmas HolidateFilm
Nick Harper
★ 2.0
2023
ReunionFilm
Willie James
★ 1.0
2022
Sons 2 the GraveFilm
Coach Sam Reardon
★ 8.0
2022
County Line: No FearFilm
Clifford Mullins
★ 4.0
2022
My Perfect WeddingFilm
James Sinclair
★ 4.0
2021
My Brother's KeeperFilm
Pops
★ 7.7
2021
KarenFilm
Charles Wright
★ 4.3
2021
A Father's LegacyFilm
Robby
★ 7.1
2020
The BankerFilm
Britton Garrett
★ 7.6
2020
The WarrantFilm
Tucker Macready
★ 5.9
2020
BirdieFilm
Dr. James Cooper
★ 10.0
2019
BrightburnFilm
Sheriff Deever
★ 6.2
2019
The Righteous GemstonesTV
Martin Imari • 36 episodes
★ 7.5
2019
I See YouFilm
Detective Spitzky
★ 7.0
2019
Swamp ThingTV
Mayor Riley • 1 episodes
★ 7.4
2019
The World We MakeFilm
Thomas Bishop
★ 6.1
2019
Freshman YearFilm
Professor Thompson
★ 6.3
2018
The ResidentTV
Dr. Peterson • 3 episodes
★ 8.4
2018
God's Not Dead: A Light in DarknessFilm
Reverend Roland Dial
★ 6.6
2018
Legal ActionFilm
Ben
★ 6.2
2018
Chandler Christmas GetawayFilm
Donald
★ 4.5
2018
Falling in Love AgainFilm
Mr. Owens
★ 5.5
2017
GeostormFilm
General Montgraff
★ 6.1
2017
ManhuntTV
Judge Garland Burrell • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2017
A Question of FaithFilm
Farnsworth Newman
★ 7.5
2017
All SaintsFilm
Bishop Eldon Thompson
★ 6.2
2017
Mountain TopFilm
Lamar Cochran
★ 7.5
2017
Created EqualFilm
Judge Watford
★ 6.0
2017
Warrior RoadFilm
Professor
★ 5.2
2017
SlawFilm
Commissioner Kelly
★ 5.0
2016
Hidden FiguresFilm
Marion Smithson
★ 8.1
2016
MacGyverTV
Julian Halsey • 1 episodes
★ 7.3
2016
The AccountantFilm
Treasury Secretary
★ 7.1
2016
Miracles from HeavenFilm
Dr. Joe Hester
★ 7.5
2016
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime WalkFilm
Raise n' Praise Preacher
★ 6.0
2016
MisconductFilm
Richard Hill
★ 5.6
2016
GreenleafTV
Mac • 30 episodes
★ 7.1
2016
Almost ChristmasFilm
Pastor Browning
★ 6.0
2016
Game of SilenceTV
Aaron Epps • 1 episodes
★ 5.3
2016
Merry Christmas, BabyFilm
Donald
★ 5.4
2016
Bad GirlFilm
Deacon Bacon
★ 6.0
2015
Chicago MedTV
Bert Goodwin • 20 episodes
★ 8.3
2015
Terminator GenisysFilm
Detective Harding
★ 6.0
2015
PowersTV
Waldo Pilgrim • 4 episodes
★ 6.7
2015
Secrets and LiesTV
Kevin Williams • 6 episodes
★ 7.4
2015
90 Minutes in HeavenFilm
Therapy Doctor
★ 5.9
2015
Christmas in the SmokiesFilm
Bud Walker
★ 5.8
2015
A Baby for ChristmasFilm
Donald
★ 5.6
2015
The Sin SeerFilm
Clarence Ricard
★ 4.1
2014
Million Dollar ArmFilm
Doug
★ 6.7
2014
Finding CarterTV
Captain Moss • 2 episodes
★ 6.6
2014
Cat Run 2Film
Ray Boudreaux
★ 4.5
2014
Like a Country SongFilm
Reggie
★ 6.9
2014
Marry Us for ChristmasFilm
Donald
★ 5.3
2014
HeroFilm
Kent
★ 8.0
2014
My Other MotherFilm
Abner
★ 8.5
2014
To Hell and BackFilm
★ 8.0
2013
Being Mary JaneTV
Mark's Father • 1 episodes
★ 7.0
2013
Heart of the CountryFilm
Yates
★ 6.2
2013
JimmyFilm
Coach Sellers
★ 6.9
2013
Between SistersFilm
Franklin
2012
Hornet's NestFilm
Ron Brewster
★ 4.3
2012
Somebody's ChildFilm
Petey
★ 5.3
2011
The Lost ValentineFilm
Chaplain Richard Brady
★ 6.9
2010
Superman/Batman: ApocalypseFilm
Terrified Longshoreman (voice)
★ 7.2
2010
MacGruberFilm
Minister
★ 5.4
2010
Christmas CupidFilm
Larry
★ 5.8
2010
Stomp the Yard 2: HomecomingFilm
Dr. David Young
★ 5.5
2010
Preacher's KidFilm
Bishop King
★ 6.4
2010
Blood Done Sign My NameFilm
Dr. Samuel Proctor
★ 5.4
2010
Good IntentionsFilm
Buck
★ 5.0
2010
UnrequitedFilm
Mr. Williams
★ 4.9
2010
Past LifeTV
Eli Parson • 2 episodes
★ 3.6
2010
Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood!Film
Dr. Reginald Monte
★ 2.7
2010
The Prodigal Experience: Reflections on a StoryFilm
Self
2009
CastleTV
Jim Van-Eps • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
2009
NCIS: Los AngelesTV
Vendor Phil • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2009
Drop Dead DivaTV
Judge Warren Libby • 1 episodes
★ 7.7
2009
The CollectorFilm
Sheriff
★ 6.6
2009
4 MinutesFilm
Carl
★ 5.0
2008
W.Film
Evangelical Minister
★ 6.1
2008
Grapes on a VineFilm
Bob Hayes
2007
Army WivesTV
Lt. Col. Wallace • 2 episodes
★ 7.5
2007
Dog Days of SummerFilm
Sheriff Lem Baker
★ 4.8
2006
Dirty LaundryFilm
Percy
★ 5.4
2006
The Last AdamFilm
Pastor Bailey
★ 7.0
2005
Be CoolFilm
Darryl
★ 5.5
2005
LocustsFilm
General Miller
★ 3.9
2005
The BeatFilm
Mr. Bernard
★ 9.0
2004
Boston LegalTV
John Zenawi • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2003
One Tree HillTV
Chuck • 1 episodes
★ 7.8
2003
Old SchoolFilm
Therapist
★ 6.6
2002
MonkTV
Sorenson • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
2002
EverwoodTV
James Cleveland • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
2001
Crossing JordanTV
U.S. Army Chaplain • 1 episodes
★ 7.2
2000
Remember the TitansFilm
Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
★ 7.7
2000
Aqua Teen Hunger ForceTV
Freedom Cobra (voice) • 1 episodes
★ 7.5
2000
Boston PublicTV
Jason Anderson • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
2000
The DistrictTV
Clive Rogers • 1 episodes
★ 6.9
1999
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV
Detective Folkner • 1 episodes
★ 8.0
1999
The SopranosTV
Reverend James Jr. • 3 episodes
★ 8.7
1999
The West WingTV
Robbie Mosley • 8 episodes
★ 8.3
1998
Mama Flora's FamilyTV
Charlie (1941) • 2 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
The PracticeTV
District Attorney • 1 episodes
★ 7.6
1997
Dying to BelongFilm
Carl Ridgeley
★ 5.5
1997
StagFilm
Taylor Rundgren
★ 5.1
1997
Acts of BetrayalFilm
Beau Morelli
★ 5.8
1996
Project: ALFFilm
Police Officer
★ 6.1
1996
No One Would TellFilm
Detective Anderson
★ 7.0
1995
Baywatch NightsTV
Garner Ellerbee • 23 episodes
★ 6.0
1993
In the Line of FireFilm
Matt Wilder
★ 7.0
1991
Civil WarsTV
Ed Marsh • 1 episodes
★ 4.5
1990
The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirTV
Security Guard • 1 episodes
★ 7.9
1990
Dream OnTV
Anchorman Terry • 5 episodes
★ 6.9
1989
BaywatchTV
Garner Ellerbee • 111 episodes
★ 6.0
1989
Major LeagueFilm
Bull Pen Guard
★ 6.9
1989
The PackageFilm
Colonel Woods
★ 6.1
1989
Making a Case for MurderFilm
Charlie Brasher
★ 10.0
1988
Above the LawFilm
FBI Agent Halloran
★ 6.1
1984
Murder, She WroteTV
Lt. Paul Bragg • 1 episodes
★ 7.5