Cress Williams

ABOUT CRESS WILLIAMS

Actor who became known for his roles in such television series as Prison Break, Friday Night Lights, Close to Home, and Black Lightning . He also played the role of Mayor Lavon Hayes on The CW's Hart of Dixie.

He studied at Fullerton College and at the University of California-Los Angeles.

His television credits include appearances on Beverly Hills, 90210, Living Single, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and The West Wing.

He was born in Germany to an African-American family. He was married to Simbi Khali from 2000 until their divorce in 2011. He then married Kristen Torrianni in 2013.

He co-starred with Rachel Bilson in the CW's Hart of Dixie.