Actor Clarence Williams III, who broke cultural stereotypes with his portrayal of the hippie undercover police officer Linc Hayes in 'The Mod Squad,' died on Friday at his home in Los Angeles. The cause of death was colon cancer and he was 81, according to his management. Williams was born in New York on August 21, 1939, into a musical family. His father Clay Williams was a musician. Williams' career began on the stage, and he received a Tony nomination in 1965 for his role in 'Slow Dance on the Killing Ground.' His stardom took off from The Mod Squad, […]
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