Palmer Williams Jr.

Palmer Williams Jr.
Williams in 2014
OccupationsActor, singer

Palmer Williams Jr. is an American actor and singer. He is best known for his roles as Floyd Jackson on both Tyler Perry's House of Payne and the sitcom Love Thy Neighbor.

Career

Williams was born to Palmer Williams Sr. and Julia Williams. His mother died of cancer in 1973. Williams began studying at Knoxville College in 1982 where he received a bachelor's of science degree in health administration in 1989. He had a music scholarship while attending the university and in his senior year was the president of the student government. Williams took part in Apollo Theater competitions that he placed first in.

He is a native of Camden, Alabama. He appears in Tyler Perry's productions including Madea's Big Happy Family, Laugh to Keep from Crying and others during his career. He also appeared with his family on Family Feud in 2014.[citation needed]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2008 The Marriage Counselor Floyd Jackson Play; Direct-to-video
2010 Madea's Big Happy Family Monroe Play; Direct-to-video
2011 Madea's Big Happy Family (film) Manager Minor role
2011 Laugh to Keep from Crying Floyd Play; Direct-to-video
2013 I Don't Want to Do Wrong Reverend Wallace Play; Direct-to-video
2013 The Haves And The Have Nots Floyd Play; Direct-to-video
2019 Little Police Officer Minor role
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2009–2012, 2020–2022 Tyler Perry's House of Payne Floyd Stanley Jackson Recurring role; (seasons 3-7, 9); Main role (seasons 8, 10); 68 episodes
2013–2017 Love Thy Neighbor Main role
2021 Chicago P.D. Security Guard 2 Episode: "End of Watch"

References

  1. ↑ Taylor, Derrick Bryson (January 8, 2014). "EXCLUSIVE: 7 Things You Didn't Know About Palmer Williams Jr". Essence. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Love Thy Neighbor: Palmer Williams Jr". Oprah.com. Archived from the original on June 9, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2013.
  3. ↑ Mullen, Rodger (2012-02-16). "Palmer Williams, Jr. stars in Tyler Perry's 'The Haves And The Have Nots'". The Fayetteville Observer. Factiva KRTFY00020120216e82g000be.
  4. 1 2 3 Pickle, Betsy (1989-04-07). "KC graduate dreams of Apollo Theater — and beyond". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2026-09-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. 1 2 Shuler, Dearda (2012-04-05). "Actor Palmer Williams, Jr: 'As a butler, my character can't seems to mind his business'". New York Beacon. p. 35. ProQuest 1026587002.
  6. ↑ Deboer, Terry (2009-11-15). "New Tyler Perry play seeks broader appeal". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved 2026-09-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. ↑ Barbour, Jacalyn (2009-11-04). "From Alabama's schoolhouse on the prairie to Tyler Perry's 'House of Payne'". New Pittsburgh Courier. Retrieved 2026-09-21 – via Newspapers.com.
  8. ↑ Shuler, Deardra (April 3, 2012). "Palmer Williams Jr Stars in 'The Haves and the Have Nots'". Electronic Urban Report. Archived from the original on April 4, 2012. Retrieved July 16, 2013.