Cress Williams

Born to American parents in Heidelberg, West Germany, Cress Williams studied acting at Fullerton College and earned a degree in theatre from the University of California, Los Angeles. Before transitioning to television and film, he performed in college plays, including a notable production of Shakespeare's "Othello". Williams' television career began with roles such as Terrence "Scooter" Williams on the sitcom "Living Single" and Inspector Antwon Babcock on "Nash Bridges". He later gained prominence as Mayor Lavon Hayes in "Hart of Dixie" and the lead character Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning in the superhero series "Black Lightning".