Jesse Williams Interview for The Butler

JESSE WILLIAMS (REV. JAMES LAWSON) A native of Chicago and graduate of Temple University, Williams began his professional career teaching American, African and African-American History in low income Philadelphia public charter schools. From there Williams moved to New York City and, after working at a law firm, began his professional acting career, performing off- Broadway at The Cherry Lane Theatre, under the direction of award-winning playwright Edward Albee in “The Sandbox.“ This year Williams enters his