# Hal Williams, Actor on '227' and 'Sanford and Son', Dies at 91

Hal Williams, best known for his role as Lester Jenkins on the sitcom '227' and as a regular on 'Sanford and Son', has died at age 91. The actor appeared in numerous TV shows and films over a decades-long career. His contributions to classic television made him a familiar face to audiences.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/hal-williams-dead-227-sanford-and-son-1236812244/) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 04:34:13 +0000

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/16/hal-williams-dies) — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:49:42 GMT