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      • Williams had a large facial scar he received in a bar fight on his 25th birthday, when he was slashed with a razor blade. The scar became his signature feature, and resulted in offers to perform as a thug in music videos and modeling opportunities with noted photographers like David LaChapelle.
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  2. Jun 14, 2023 · Entertainment. TV. The Story Behind Michael K. Williams' Face Scar — and How It Helped Launch His Career. The 'Wire' star died in 2021 at age 54. By Ally Mauch. Updated on June 13, 2023...

  3. Sep 7, 2021 · The actor, who died on Monday, got the distinctive mark on his face from a razor attack in a bar fight. He said it helped him land roles in Bullet, The Wire and other films.

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  4. Sep 6, 2021 · But while Williams survived the attack, the gash from the razor blade created a distinctive scar that ran down the center of his forehead, crossed the bridge of his nose and continued across...

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  5. Jun 8, 2022 · The actor who played Omar Little on \"The Wire\" got his scar from a razor attack on his 25th birthday. The scar helped him land his big break in showbiz and became a symbol of his character's toughness and complexity.

  6. Sep 7, 2021 · Sept. 7, 2021 Updated 9:22 AM PT. Michael Kenneth Williams’ career was changed by the scar on his face, a remnant from a dangerous run-in when he was younger. Williams, who was found dead...

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  7. Sep 7, 2021 · The actor, who died at 54, got his big break as Omar Little in The Wire after a razor attack left a scar on his face. The scar also helped him land roles in Boardwalk Empire and Lovecraft Country.

  8. Sep 4, 2022 · The actor who played Omar Little on The Wire got his scar from a razor attack on his 25th birthday. He said the scar helped him land roles as a tough guy, but also revealed the trauma and pain it caused him.