Michael K. Williams' face scar: How did 'The Wire' actor get the scar on his face?

American actor Micheal K. Williams' Hollywood career spans over 30 years. He played iconic role of Omar Little in HBO drama series  Wire.  actor has a unique scar on his face about which he opened up back in 2014. Here's how Michael K. Williams got his scar and how it helped him in his career.

How did Michael K. Williams get scar on his face?

Michael K. Williams opened up about scar on his face in a 2014 interview with NPR. actor revealed he got scar at of 25 as he was brutally attacked on face. However, scar changed his life and landed him in several major roles. While recounting attack, William revealed he saw two of his friends being surrounded by some guys who he did t kw. When he realised his friends were going to get attacked, he asked his friends to return home with him. But, one of guys kept pacing him. When asked to leave, guy took out a razor from his mouth and swiped it across Williams' face. actor somehow escaped with his friends alive.

How scar helped Michael K. Williams in movies?

In same interview, Michael K. Williams revealed scar eventually helped him in getting some major acting roles. He revealed he got role of Omar due to his facial scar. He also credited his scar for landing him in   Sopras and Law & Order. He also revealed how directors did t want him to dance in videos but act. He also played Tupac Shakur's bror in Bullet after rapper saw his scar. 

Michael K. Williams was found de in his New York apartment on September 6, 2021. actor was kwn for his role as Omar Little in The Wire and Albert Chawky in Browalk. Hollywood Reporter confirmed actor's death. reason behind his death is currently suspected to be a possible drug overdose. However, actual reason has t been anunced yet. He was 54. Williams is survived by his mor, bror, and nephew.

IM: AP