Lari Williams Biography: Age, Career, Wife, Death & Net Worth
Chief Lari Williams is a prolific Nigerian actor, was born in 1940 in Cross River State, Nigeria.
Chief Lari Williams died on February 27, 2022 at the age of 81 following a long illness.
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4 things you need to know about Lari Williams
Below are four important facts you probably didn’t know about the prolific Nigerian actor:
- Lari Williams Age(Date of Birth)
Chief Lari Williams was born in 1940 in Cross River State, Nigeria.
- Career
In 1977, Chief Lari Williams came back to Nigeria for FESTAC ’77 and decided to remain in Nigeria with his family.
During his lifetime, Chief Lari Williams was a poet, playwright and celebrated actor both in live theatre and on screen, earning him a prestigious national honour; Member of the Order of the Federal Republic in 2008.
When the political party, The Movement of the People (MOP) was formed in 1983 he was the Vice Presidential candidate and Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s running mate.
Chief Lari Williams was the first president of the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria and had a career that spanned over five decades.
Chief Lari Williams, who was famous for his roles in hit soap operas such as Village Headmaster, Ripples, and Mirror in The Sun.
Some of Chief Lari Williams published works include plays like Black Currant, Storm Baby, Kolanut Junction and Heartlines.
- Death
The prolific Nollywood actor, Chief Lari Williams, died on February 27, 2022 at the age of 81 following a long illness.
- Net Worth
Lari Williams is a prolific Nigerian actor. His net worth is not available.
