Cress Williams

Many of you have probably seen the American superhero TV show Black Lightning and wondered who the main character is. Cress Williams, for example, plays the lead role. He is a well-known actor who has appeared in films such as Close to Home and Prison Break. He has also appeared on The CW’s Hart of Dixie as Mayor Lavon Hayes.

Cress Williams was born on July 26, 1970, in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. He is of German-American ancestry and of Afro-American ethnicity. Leo is his zodiac sign. He was born into the Williams household, but he prefers to keep the details of his parents private. He did, however, receive his education from Fullerton College and UCLA in California. He moved on to the University of California in Los Angeles after that.

Salary, Net Worth, and Income:

Cress has been acting since 1994 and has appeared in a number of television shows. In episode 14 of the famous TV show ER, he made an appearance. The show was rated as the number one prime-time show in America, with a weekly audience of 33 million viewers. He has appeared in nine episodes of the TV series Prison Break.

Cress is playing a lead role in Black Lightning
Cress is playing a lead role in Black Lightning

The series’ star, according to reports, was paid $175,000 per episode. He could get a six-figure salary this time because he is playing a leading role in Black Lightning in 2018. Cress’ net worth is reported to be $1 million.

Cress Williams Married or Divorce with wife?

Cress was previously married to Simbi Khali, a stunning woman. His wife is an actress, musician, and songwriter from the United States. In the year 2000, the couple exchanged vows. The couple later welcomed their two children, a son and a daughter, into the world. Their daughter’s name is Amika Khali Williams, but the name of his son has yet to be revealed.

Cress’ first wife, Simbi Khali
Cress’ first wife, Simbi Khali

Cress and his wife’s relationship took a turn toward divorce after eleven years together. They publicly announced their breakup in 2011.His current relationship status is that he is married. He married Kristen Torrianni, his beautiful girlfriend turned wife. On May 21, 2013, the couple married in a small ceremony on the island of Kauai. In front of his parents and daughter, Amika, Cress exchanged wedding vows.

Cress with his wife, Kristen Torrianni
Cress with his wife, Kristen Torrianni

On Saturday, Cress and his wife Kristen hosted a formal reception in Los Angeles for about 150 guests. He also welcomed his Hart of Dixie co-stars to the Reception.Cress and Kristen met for the first time at a church in 2006, before getting married. The two began having a weekly dinner together in 2011 and quickly became close friends. Their relationship was later labeled as girlfriend/boyfriend.

Family: Parents and Siblings:

Cress was born into the Williams household, but he hasn’t said much about his parents. He was, however, born in Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, to American parents.

Height, weight, and Color:

Cress has a mesmerizing height of 6 foot 4 inches as an actor, but his weight is uncertain at this time. His hair is black, his skin is dark brown, and his eyes are brown.

Cress Williams Quick Facts:

Real Name Cress Williams
Birthday 26th July 1970
Birthplace Heidelberg, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Zodiac Sign Leo
Nationality American
Ethnicity Afro-American
Profession Actor
Parents Unknown
Dating/girlfriend No
Engaged/fiancée No
Married/wife Kristen Torrianni
Divorced Simbi Khali (div. 2011)
Children Two children; Son and daughter
Sibling Not Disclosed
Income $175,000 per episode
Net Worth est. $1 million