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Clarence Williams III (August 21, 1939 – June 4, 2021) was an American actor. He played the character of Linc Hayes in the police television series The Mod Squad from 1968 to 1973. He also appeared in films such as Purple Rain , 52 Pick-Up , Tales from the Hood , Hoodlum , Half Baked , Life , American Gangster , and Reindeer Games .
Foster married the actor Clarence Williams III in 1967. They appeared on an episode of Williams's television show The Mod Squad that ran from 1968 to 1973; Foster made two guest appearances. The two acted together in a 1964 film, The Cool World. Williams was the one to announce her death in 2001.
The Mod Squad main cast in 1971 from left: Clarence Williams III, Lipton and Michael Cole. Lipton's father arranged her first modeling jobs in New York, while her mother encouraged her to take acting lessons. [12] At 15, Lipton became a Ford Agency model and enjoyed a successful early career. [3]
Clarence Williams III -- best known for roles in The Mod Squad, Purple Rain and Sugar Hill -- has died. He was 81. The actor's management confirmed his death to multiple outlets on Sunday, sharing ...
Clarence Williams III, who played the cool undercover cop Linc Hayes on the counterculture series “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” has died. Williams died Friday at ...
Clarence Williams III, who starred as detective Linc Hayes on "The Mod Squad" and as Prince's father in "Purple Rain," has died. He was 81.
The Mod Squad is an American crime drama series, originally broadcast for five seasons on ABC from September 24, 1968, to March 1, 1973. [1] It starred Michael Cole as Peter "Pete" Cochran, Clarence Williams III as Lincoln "Linc" Hayes, Peggy Lipton as Julie Barnes, and Tige Andrews as Captain Adam Greer.
Clarence Williams III, an actor known for portraying Linc Hayes on “The Mod Squad” and Prince’s father in “Purple Rain,” died on June 4. He was 81. Williams’ management confirmed his ...