Lari Williams Biography, Age, Cause Of Death, Wiki, State, Famly, Facts
Veteran Nollywood actor, Chief Lari Williams, has died at the age of 81 following a long illness.
Lari Williams Profile
Full Name: | Chief Lari Williams |
Date of Birth: | 1940 |
Age: | 81 years old |
State of Origin: | Cross River State |
Profession: | Actor |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Religion: | Christian |
Net Worth: | $- |
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Lari Williams Early Life
After studying Journalism at the London School of Journalism, he proceeded to study English at Morley College and then drama at the Mountview Theatre School and Stratford E15 Acting School, England to become a professional actor.
Lari Williams Career
In 1977, Chief Lari Williams came back to Nigeria for FESTAC ’77 and decided to remain in Nigeria with his family.
During his lifetime, Williams was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on screen, earning him a prestigious national honour; Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008.
When the political party, The Movement of the People (MOP) was formed in 1983 he was the Vice Presidential candidate and Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s running mate.
Chief Williams was the first president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and had a career that spanned over five decades.
Williams, who was famous for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun.
Some of Williams’ published works include plays like Black Current, Storm Baby, Kolanut Junction and Heartlines.
Lari Williams Death
Lari Williams died on Sunday February 27, at the age of 81 following a long illness at his home in Ikom, Cross River State.
Lari Williams Net Worth
Chief Lari Williams estimated Net Worth is under review.
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