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Cress Williams is an American actor, widely recognized for his leading role as Jefferson Pierce / Black Lightning in The CW superhero series “Black Lightning.” Williams has also been notable for his roles in “Prison Break” as Wyatt and in “Hart of Dixie” as Lavon Hayes.

Williams’ acting career began in the early 1990s, with his first significant role on the television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Over the years, he has appeared in numerous TV shows, including “ER,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” and “Friday Night Lights,” building a solid foundation of work in the industry. His performance in “Black Lightning” has been critically acclaimed, earning him praise for bringing depth and complexity to the character of Jefferson Pierce, a high school principal turned superhero. His filmography also includes roles in movies like “Never Been Kissed” (1999) and “2 Days in the Valley” (1996).

Throughout his career, Cress Williams has collaborated with a wide array of talented actors and directors, contributing to the success of the projects he has been involved in. His work on “Black Lightning” involved close collaboration with showrunner Salim Akil and co-stars Nafessa Williams, China Anne McClain, and Christine Adams. His tenure on “Hart of Dixie” saw him working alongside Rachel Bilson and Jaime King.