Gregory Alan Williams

Acting

Gregory Alan Williams

Born 12 June 1956 · Des Moines, Iowa, USA · 70

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

Highlights

Hidden Figures2016 · Film · Marion Smithson
The Sopranos1999 · Series · Reverend James Jr.
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Detective Folkner
The Accountant2016 · Film · Treasury Secretary
Remember the Titans2000 · Film · Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Security Guard

Filmography

Movies

88 films

The Heir2026 · Film
Terry McMillan Presents: Preach, Pray, Love2025 · Film · Pastor McCabe
Ruth & Boaz2025 · Film · Eli
The Games in Black & White2025 · Film · Citizen of Atlanta
The Disruptors2024 · Film · Steve Russell
Christmas Holidate2023 · Film · Nick Harper
Reunion2023 · Film · Willie James
County Line: No Fear2022 · Film · Clifford Mullins
My Perfect Wedding2022 · Film · James Sinclair
Sons 2 the Grave2022 · Film · Coach Sam Reardon
Karen2021 · Film · Charles Wright
A Father's Legacy2021 · Film · Robby
My Brother's Keeper2021 · Film · Pops
Birdie2020 · Film · Dr. James Cooper
The Banker2020 · Film · Britton Garrett
The Warrant2020 · Film · Tucker Macready
I See You2019 · Film · Detective Spitzky
Brightburn2019 · Film · Sheriff Deever
Freshman Year2019 · Film · Professor Thompson
The World We Make2019 · Film · Thomas Bishop
Chandler Christmas Getaway2018 · Film · Donald
Legal Action2018 · Film · Ben
God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness2018 · Film · Reverend Roland Dial
Falling in Love Again2018 · Film · Mr. Owens
Warrior Road2017 · Film · Professor
Slaw2017 · Film · Commissioner Kelly
Geostorm2017 · Film · General Montgraff
A Question of Faith2017 · Film · Farnsworth Newman
All Saints2017 · Film · Bishop Eldon Thompson
Created Equal2017 · Film · Judge Watford
Mountain Top2017 · Film · Lamar Cochran
Hidden Figures2016 · Film · Marion Smithson
Bad Girl2016 · Film · Deacon Bacon
Merry Christmas, Baby2016 · Film · Donald
Almost Christmas2016 · Film · Pastor Browning
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk2016 · Film · Raise n' Praise Preacher
The Accountant2016 · Film · Treasury Secretary
Miracles from Heaven2016 · Film · Dr. Joe Hester
Misconduct2016 · Film · Richard Hill
A Baby for Christmas2015 · Film · Donald
Christmas in the Smokies2015 · Film · Bud Walker
The Sin Seer2015 · Film · Clarence Ricard
90 Minutes in Heaven2015 · Film · Therapy Doctor
Terminator Genisys2015 · Film · Detective Harding
Marry Us for Christmas2014 · Film · Donald
My Other Mother2014 · Film · Abner
Cat Run 22014 · Film · Ray Boudreaux
Like a Country Song2014 · Film · Reggie
Million Dollar Arm2014 · Film · Doug
Hero2014 · Film · Kent
To Hell and Back2014 · Film
Heart of the Country2013 · Film · Yates
Jimmy2013 · Film · Coach Sellers
Between Sisters2013 · Film · Franklin
Somebody's Child2012 · Film · Petey
Hornet's Nest2012 · Film · Ron Brewster
The Lost Valentine2011 · Film · Chaplain Richard Brady
Christmas Cupid2010 · Film · Larry
Stomp the Yard 2: Homecoming2010 · Film · Dr. David Young
Superman/Batman: Apocalypse2010 · Film · Terrified Longshoreman (voice)
Unrequited2010 · Film · Mr. Williams
MacGruber2010 · Film · Minister
Mutant Vampire Zombies from the 'Hood!2010 · Film · Dr. Reginald Monte
Good Intentions2010 · Film · Buck
Blood Done Sign My Name2010 · Film · Dr. Samuel Proctor
Preacher's Kid2010 · Film · Bishop King
The Collector2009 · Film · Sheriff
4 Minutes2009 · Film · Carl
W.2008 · Film · Evangelical Minister
Grapes on a Vine2008 · Film · Bob Hayes
Dog Days of Summer2007 · Film · Sheriff Lem Baker
Dirty Laundry2006 · Film · Percy
The Last Adam2006 · Film · Pastor Bailey
The Beat2005 · Film · Mr. Bernard
Locusts2005 · Film · General Miller
Be Cool2005 · Film · Darryl
Old School2003 · Film · Therapist
Remember the Titans2000 · Film · Coach Paul 'Doc' Hines
Acts of Betrayal1997 · Film · Beau Morelli
Stag1997 · Film · Taylor Rundgren
Dying to Belong1997 · Film · Carl Ridgeley
No One Would Tell1996 · Film · Detective Anderson
Project: ALF1996 · Film · Police Officer
In the Line of Fire1993 · Film · Matt Wilder
Making a Case for Murder1989 · Film · Charlie Brasher
The Package1989 · Film · Col. Woods
Major League1989 · Film · Bull Pen Guard
Above the Law1988 · Film · FBI Agent Halloran

Filmography

Series

38 shows

9-1-1: Nashville2025 · Series · Station Chief Harold Foster
Will Trent2023 · Series · Drummond Moncrief
The Righteous Gemstones2019 · Series · Martin Imari
Swamp Thing2019 · Series · Mayor Riley
The Resident2018 · Series · Dr. Peterson
Manhunt2017 · Series · Judge Garland Burrell
MacGyver2016 · Series · Julian Halsey
Greenleaf2016 · Series · Mac
Game of Silence2016 · Series · Aaron Epps
Chicago Med2015 · Series · Bert Goodwin
Powers2015 · Series · Waldo Pilgrim
Secrets and Lies2015 · Series · Kevin Williams
Finding Carter2014 · Series · Captain Moss
Being Mary Jane2013 · Series · Mark's Father
Past Life2010 · Series · Eli Parson
NCIS: Los Angeles2009 · Series · Vendor Phil
Drop Dead Diva2009 · Series · Judge Warren Libby
Castle2009 · Series · Jim Van-Eps
Army Wives2007 · Series · Lt. Col. Wallace
Boston Legal2004 · Series · John Zenawi
One Tree Hill2003 · Series · Chuck
Everwood2002 · Series · James Cleveland
Monk2002 · Series · Sorenson
Crossing Jordan2001 · Series · U.S. Army Chaplain
Aqua Teen Hunger Force2000 · Series · Freedom Cobra (voice)
Boston Public2000 · Series · Jason Anderson
The District2000 · Series · Clive Rogers
The West Wing1999 · Series · Robbie Mosley
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit1999 · Series · Detective Folkner
The Sopranos1999 · Series · Reverend James Jr.
Mama Flora's Family1998 · Series · Charlie (1941)
The Practice1997 · Series · District Attorney
Baywatch Nights1995 · Series · Garner Ellerbee
Civil Wars1991 · Series · Ed Marsh
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air1990 · Series · Security Guard
Dream On1990 · Series · Anchorman Terry
Baywatch1989 · Series · Garner Ellerbee
Murder, She Wrote1984 · Series · Lt. Paul Bragg