Lace Williams
- Actress
Lace Williams was born in Washington, DC on July 28th. At age eleven,
in an attempt to force the incredibly shy youth out of her shell, her
parents placed her in a youth performing arts program. It concluded
with the play, "Charlotte's Jazzy Web," an upbeat jazz infused musical
adaptation of the original narrative by author, E. B. White. Lace
played the role of Mrs. Zuckerman, whose character's hysterical moment
of discovery on stage, served as Lace's first dramatic breakthrough.
While still in high school, she was cast in the role of, Daisy, in
Eugene Ionesco's, "Rhinoceros." Being her first lead role on stage, the
experience inspired her to pursue an acting career. After high school
Lace enrolled in Howard University's prestigious Department of Fine
Arts, furthering her theatrical training, while developing her
on-camera skills in Los Angeles during the summer. Her theatrical
performances include: "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" by Tennessee Williams,
"GUM" by Karen Hartman, and her most celebrated performance as,
Cleopatra, in "Antony and Cleopatra" by William Shakespeare, which won
her the Owen Dodson Award for "Best Actress." Upon graduating cum laude
from Howard University, Lace immediately began to book national
commercials on the east coast for major brands including: Hanes,
Playtex bras, and Better Homes and Gardens. She also landed a feature
role in the final season of HBO's "The Wire." It is no surprise that
Lace's seamless transition from the theatre to the camera prompted her
move to Los Angeles. Since her professional career began, Lace was cast
in a recurring role in the historical series, "Courage, New Hampshire."
A supporting role in the film, "Douglass U," followed, along with a
lead role in the thriller, "Intruder." Lace continues to apply due
diligence in her pursuit of being the best representative of excellence
in her craft. She welcomes new ideas and opportunities with a
delightfully positive abandon. Having the courage to take risks and
explore outside of her comfort zone, has brought her to a place of
limitless possibilities. Success is undoubted for this talented young
star.