Darnell Williams

At A Glance

Emmy Award winner Darnell Williams returned to All My Children from January 2008 to 2011 as Jesse Hubbard, a role he originated from 1981-1988. Mr. Williams won the Daytime Emmy Award for his portrayal of Jesse in 1983 and 1985. Darnell, with Debbi Morgan playing Angie as his love interest, became the first African-American "supercouple" on the daytime serials. In 2011, following the demise of All My Children, Debbie was picked up by The Young and the Restless as a recast of a long-absent character Yolanda Hamilton. Six months later, Darnell was also cast as a new character named only "Sarge".

Mr. Williams was born in London, England. He lived a nomadic life, traveling the world with his family. As an adult he settled in New York City. Following his initial tenure on All My Children, he created the role of Jacob Foster on the ABC Daytime drama Loving and continued the role on its spin-off, The City. Some of his additional television credits include Law & Order, ER, Felicity, NYPD Blue, and True Blue. He has appeared in many films, including Shadowboxer, Short Cuts, Simone, Detour, How You Like Me Now, True Identity, and Sidewalk Stories. Mr. Williams is a familiar presence on the New York stage. Among his many credits are Angels in America, Checkmates, Wit, Blackout, Guilty, and Spaulding Grey: Stories Left to Tell.

From 2001 through 2006, Mr. Williams worked on All My Children as a director and acting coach. He also co-directed the film Manhattanites with Gregori Martin.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Young and the Restless Sarge May 14, 2012 to Present Guiding Light Griggs May 30, 2007 to October 29, 2007 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Steven Stansfield 2006 Hack Brian Anderson 2003 Firestarter 2: Rekindled Gil 2002 Nash Bridges Ray Gantry 2001 NYPD Blue Corey 2001 Felicity John Papaleno 1998-1999 Chicago Hope Mr. Jamison 1999 Profiler Actor 1999 Promised Land Mr. Campbell 1998 ER Theo Williams 1997 The City Jacob Foster 1995-1997 Loving Jacob Foster 1995 Stompin' at the Savoy Ernest 1992 The Trials of Rosie O'Neill 1991 Reasonable Doubts Lionel Bradford 1991 True Blue Davey Odom 1989 Gideon Oliver Tiberius 1989 In the Heat of the Night Bobby Dobbs 1989 True Blue Officer David Odom 1989 Hunter Ellis Riley 1988 All My Children Jesse Hubbard 1981 to 1988; 1994; July 2, 2001 to December 24, 2001 ; July 25, 2002 ; January 25, 2008 to September 23, 2011 ; April 29, 2013 to September 2, 2013 The White Shadow Walchansky 1980 Soul Train Dancer 1974-1975

Acting Portfolio: FILM

Shadowboxer Mikey's Father 2005 Proudly We Served Thomas Young 2004 The Breakup Artist Fr. Williams 2004 S1m0ne Studio Executive #1 2002 Detour Gillette 1999 Strays Keith 1997 Short Cuts Joe Robbins 1993 How U Like Me Now Thomas 1993 Boy Meets Girl 1993 True Identity Tyler 1991 Sidewalk Stories Father 1989

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor (1985; for All My Children) Daytime Emmys Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor (1983; for All My Children) Daytime Emmys Nominee, Outstanding Lead Actor (1985, 2012; for All My Children) Daytime Emmys Nominee, Outstanding Supporting Actor (1982, 1983; for All My Children) Daytime Emmys Pre-Nomination, Outstanding Lead Actor (2009, 2012; for All My Children) Image Awards Winner, Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series (2011, 2012; for All My Children) Image Awards Nominee, Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series (2003, 2011; for All My Children) Image Awards Nominee, Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series (1996; for The City) Golden Globes Winner, Best Ensemble Cast (1994; for Short Cuts ) Venice Film Festival Winner, Best Ensemble Cast (1993; for Short Cuts )

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England, United Kingdom

DATE OF BIRTH: March 3, 1955

HEIGHT: 5'11"