Delaney Williams - Actor Profile

Delaney Williams

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
14Total Films
8.2 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 12, 1962
Birth Place: Washington, DC

About Delaney Williams

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Delaney Williams is an American actor from Washington, D.C. He appears on the HBO drama The Wire as a recurring guest star playing homicide sergeant Jay Landsman. He also had a small role on HBO's mini-series The Corner which brought him to the attention of the producers, who worked on The Corner prior to casting The Wire. Description above from the Wikipedia article Delaney Williams, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Delaney Williams Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Delaney Williams reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Delaney Williams's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 29% of Delaney Williams's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Drink and Be Merry, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Delaney Williams Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Delaney Williams's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Delaney Williams has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2025 Drink and Be Merry Ray Super Hit Similar →
2024 The Shadow Wrangler Peter Flop Similar →
2017 Good Enough Lee Mulhroney Average Similar →
2013 Beneath the Harvest Sky James Average Similar →
2010 You Don't Know Jack Detective #1 Hit Similar →
2008 Red Gun shop manager Average Similar →
2007 The Wire Odyssey Self Hit Similar →
2003 Head of State Teamster Average Similar →
2000 Cecil B. Demented Teamster Average Similar →
1998 Pecker Construction Worker Average Similar →
1998 A Case Against Karen Sebastian Carter Flop Similar →
1997 Contact Believer #1 (uncredited) Hit Similar →
N/A Up in the Hills Barry Flop Similar →
N/A The Roswell Report Dr. Athelstan Spilhaus Flop Similar →

Delaney Williams - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Delaney Williams?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Delaney Williams is "Drink and Be Merry" with a rating of 8.2/10.

How many movies has Delaney Williams acted in?

Delaney Williams has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Delaney Williams?

Other notable films include "Contact", "You Don't Know Jack", and "The Wire Odyssey".

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