The Emmy nominated actor and producer was best known for his roles in HBO hit series The Wire and Boardwalk Empire.
The Wire actor Michael K. Williams has died at the age of 54. The star was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment on Monday afternoon, law-enforcement sources have confirmed to The New York Post.
Michael was found by his nephew in the living room of his Kent Avenue penthouse, sources added.
Drug paraphernalia was also reportedly found in the apartment, according to the media outlet.
Michael’s cause of death has not yet been confirmed.
Michael played Omar Little in The Wire and portrayed Chalky White in Boardwalk Empire.
He began his career as a dance in New York, performing with the likes of Madonna and George Michael.
Michael then decided to pursue his passion for acting.
He began his acting career on stage in several productions of productions for the La MaMA Experimental Theatre, the prestigious National Black Theatre Company and the Theater for a New Generation, directed by Mel Williams.
Michael received his first Emmy nomination in 2012 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or a Movie for HBO's Bessie.
He also received his second nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series for his role as Freddy in HBO's The Night Of.
Michael went on to appear in a number of films including Ghostbusters, Assassin’s Creed, Bringing Out the Dead, 12 Years A Slave, The Road, Gone Baby Gone, Life During Wartime, Brooklyn’s Finest, Wonderful World, Snitch, Robocop, The Purge: Anarchy, Captive, Kill The Messenger, Inherent Vice, Triple 9, The Gambler and The Land.
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