Another aspect of his gift was apparent in each project: he was not afraid to portray broken, troubled, or conflicted men. He brought them to the audience's attention. In addition to his skill, he is ...

As I stand a few feet away from Michael K. Williams, the actor responsible for Omar from The Wire and Chalky White of Boardwalk Empire, a woman trapezing upside-down on a Cipriani chandelier pours me ...

In 2008, Williams told Terry Gross the story behind the scar on his face. In 2016, he reflected on his troubled past and his lucky breaks.... 'Fresh Air' Remembers 'Wire' And 'Boardwalk Empire' Actor ...

BROOKLYN -- Michael K. Williams died of an accidental drug overdose, an autopsy concluded, with "The Wire' actor suffering acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, p-fluorofentanyl, ...