Williams, a 45-year old actor, was initially set to study medicine at the University of Tulsa. Eventually, his interest in drama and music prompted him to make a career switch. As an actor, he began his career in theater at the Delacorte Theater in Central Park in The Taming of the Shrew. Later, he landed television and movie roles. His credits included Jarhead, Erin Brockovich, 24, CSI, The Bernie Mac Show, Over There and Six Feet Under to name a few.
Initially, Williams was a little hesitant to audition for Captain Brad Bellick, fearing his daughter might perceive him as such a bad character.
But with a lot of encouragement from his manager, he went through with it and luckily got the part.
Although he persuasively plays the part, his depiction of the nasty correctional officer entailed a lot of preparation. He went through a lot of research; spoke with prison guards at Stateville Prison, as well as other high-ranking officers on the penitentiary.
And as much as he loves being a regular on television show due to the stable pay, not to mention the solid interaction of the characters over a period of time and the camaraderie of the male dominated cast, the actor admits that he still takes pleasure in the thrill of performing in front of an audience.
As for the upcoming third season on Prison Break, he enthusiastically hopes to be a part of the heart-pounding series. To catch a glimpse of Wade Williams? wicked antics, watch Prison Break, which airs Mondays at 8:00 PM on Fox.
