Overview
- His granddaughter, Stephanie Williams, confirmed the death to The Hollywood Reporter, after a nephew noted it on social media; no cause was disclosed.
- Williams originated lab scientist Ted Olson on ABC’s short‑lived Police Squad! in 1982 and reprised the role in all three original Naked Gun films.
- He and Leslie Nielsen were the only actors from the TV series brought back for the feature trilogy released in 1988, 1991 and 1994.
- Before returning to acting, he taught broadcasting and speech at Los Angeles City College, retiring in 1989 after 28 years, following earlier work at the Don Martin School.
- Frequently cast as clergy, he officiated the wedding in Father of the Bride and logged numerous TV and film credits into his 90s; survivors include his wife Nancy, sons Fred and Ian, and grandchildren Stephanie and Maureen.