Treat Williams

**Richard Treat Williams Jr.**, known as **Treat Williams**, was an acclaimed American actor whose remarkably diverse career spanned over five decades on stage, film, and television. He gained prominence with his role as Danny Zuko in the original Broadway run of Grease (1972). After gaining fame in significant roles in commercial successes like Hair (1979) and 1941 (1979), Williams received further recognition for his acclaimed performance in the Sidney Lumet crime drama Prince of the City (1981). His impressive filmography boasts leading and supporting roles in a wide range of films and TV shows. Of special note are his roles in movies like Once Upon a Time in America (1984), The Substitute franchise (1998–2001), and 127 Hours (2010), and significant contributions in TV shows like Everwood (2002–2006), White Collar (2012–2013), and Blue Bloods (2016–2023). Described as a man of multiple talents, Williams was also an author. His exceptional contribution to acting earned him numerous accolades including Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Independent Spirit Awards nominations. He was equally appreciated for his stage appearances in many Broadway productions like Over Here! (1974), Once in a Lifetime (1978), Love Letters (1989), and Follies (2001).