Hal Williams, veteran actor from “Sanford and Son” and “227,” dies at 91

Actor Hal Williams, known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith on “Sanford and Son,” died July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California at 91 years old.

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