Hollywood & Football Legend Fred "The Hammer" Williamson Tells His Life Story (Full Interview)

[@50MAN50AMAZIN]

85 and he's still an inspiration to many .

[@metalmike570]

He looks like he's 60!!

[@dreameryoung38]

Looks good at 85

[@knives5964]

​@@metalmike570 hands look like they could knock you tf out

[@metalmike570]

@@knives5964 Fred has many blessings for sure.

[@WDWitcher]

We need more interviews of our past legends that are still with us! James Earl Jones, Carl Weathers, Billy D. Williams, John Amos, Richard Roundtree, Antonio Fargas

[@DColskoolCMoore61]

Absolutely!

[@JamesSmith-ov5um]

We need Roc too, killed a man, had Debbie Morgan and a fantastic career

[@kikiminaj1220]

Damn waited too late for Richard 😔😩

[@WDWitcher]

@@kikiminaj1220 l seen that this morning . Sad! All the more reason we need this

[@gmoney8585]

As evidenced by passing of shaft rip

[@leonardwashington6127]

Fred Williamson has done it all. Track and field athlete, a professional football player, and won a super bowl championship ring, a martial artist, an architect, lead actor and stunt man, film writer, film director, producer, and he owns a movie company, called Po' Boy productions. That is quite an accomplishment, and achievement. !!!

[@lesliewilliams8215]

Well said.

[@aarondigby5054]

Damn I didn't know he owned 'Po Boy Productions. I've seen several of their movied.

[@artistamisto]

2nd place ring. KC won their 1st one in '69 after he retired. But I love FW, especially seeing him in Dusk Till Dawn - great role and great lines.

[@John1925T]

Egomaniac. Making false claims. The guy is fkn. Lying none stop.

[@goldenlady1213]

Yes Indeed....Facts, facts, and more facts !!!!!! Priceless!!!!!!!!

[@altheaharris499]

FRED WILLIAMSON IS STILL FINE AT 85, HE IS VERY INTELLIGENT AND QUICK WITTED, DONT TAKE NO STUFF, KNOWS HOW TO NAVIGATE IN THIS WORLD, HE IS A MANS MAN, I LOVE AND RESPECT HIM!❤

[@teebabi3077]

Yes he is.....and he can be my grandfather, lol. Looking at his old pics, this dude was HIM!! Fine as all get out

[@jengriffin152]

​@@teebabi3077Say what u said! Nd tbh, I don't understand how he still fine at 85...

[@dreameryoung38]

Yes he is

[@geecollins4915]

Yes I still love him ❤❤❤❤

[@deborahcarson3735]

Yesss indeed!! Big tam facts!!!!❤❤❤❤

[@DHILL-bu1zm]

I absolutely loved Fred Williams and this interview was magnificent and a real treat .. The Hammer The Legend 👊

[@pauladouglas9891]

I love his self confidence and his intelligence, what a great interview.

[@Toobzilla]

refreshing isn't it?... this has been one of the best interviews ive ever seen... everybody, of every race, racist or not should watch this interview. it would definitely humble some & shame some others..🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jeannetteduette6704]

I had a crush on this handsome man since I was a little girl. I am 71 years and think that he is one of the most extremely handsome men I have ever seen. I notice every interview I have seen him in they play down his true profession that was architecture design. He is a heavy weight. He is confident in his own accomplishments! God will continue to bless this man with good health and happiness.

[@tehrag.1138]

Right. Vlad knew he was an architect but said 'you wanted to be an architect ' instead of 'you were an architect.''

[@livinglifeonfull]

Fred "The Hammer" Williamson is a legend!

[@kattiethomas4687]

Sooo Awesome!

[@marsayataylor2371]

I love listening to our elders… especially a great man who did great things. It seems like he had a hell of a life. And he can talk and teach the younger generation

[@royalflush8173]

How is Fred gonna tell him how to talk. I think k what Fred said was offensive. That's how you feel Mike talk like that.

[@ekbanks]

​@@royalflush8173 That's actually how black men used to be and what we need now.

[@jamesgohanna6537]

Facts

[@pudgestayssuckafree4145]

I am glad Fred Williamson got this interview done before it's too late...I love listening to the OG's 🔥🔥🔥👏🏾✊🏾💯💯💯

[@gloriabunch8427]

❤❤❤❤

[@327Jhigh]

🙌🏾

[@mr.vibes938]

I wholely agree pudge

[@raczgreen6053]

🙏

[@avahenderson7481]

❤❤😊❤❤

[@letakeokuk5446]

This man’s intellect is on a whole other level!! Mr. Williamson !!!! Legendary!!!!🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎🤎

[@Max-bo3di]

Scrolling through KZbin and I come across this Gem. One Word. Legend.

[@amunetamun5347]

Fred Williamson has always been one of my favorite actors. I have most of his movies 🍿 in my collection. He is still just as fine as he was back in the day 👑

[@ptahrahotepasr6982]

FRED WILLIAMSON A REAL BROTHER. ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SOUL BROTHERS✊🏿❤🖤💚💯

[@leeshepherd5669]

When black people call other brother..What does that mean..?.Soul Brother?

[@ptahrahotepasr6982]

@@leeshepherd5669THAT MEANS A HE'S SOLID, HE HAS CHARACTER AND INTEGRITY.

[@mr.blackhawk142]

WHO cares???

[@MunnaWill07]

@@mr.blackhawk142u mad whitey

[@MunnaWill07]

@@leeshepherd5669doesnt matter your not black

[@timmitzlaff8960]

I love listening to this guy talk. When he says he was the toughest guy on the block, I believe him! And he’s 85! What a cool dude!

[@bilhas52]

Hammer is in super shape. He's about 85 and looks in his 50s or 60s great interview.

[@ratyler2309]

Put some respect on this man's name💯

[@evonza4858]

ALWAYS 🥰👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾❤️🖤💚✊🏾❤️🖤💚

[@Streifen1911]

Guy is hilarious & confident to no end🤣 What a legend!

[@bobgrant809]

Fred was a true superstar, on the field on the screen in the classroom and in the workplace. Love you Brother and always appreciated you for being a standup guy.

[@BullzNationn]

Man this was 🔥🔥🔥 you gotta have him back because it’s so much stuff that you didn’t go over. Such an legendary figure

[@sharonsimmons2042]

Beautiful. Fred is a Diamond.

[@karen757nnva5]

I LOVE ME SOME FRED WILLIAMSON!!!### He is a great actor and he represents our black culture. Also he opened doors for our SAMUEL JACKSON, DENZEL WASHINGTON, WESLEY SNIPES, & 50 CENT ECCETRA. I LOVE HIS BLACK EXPLOITATION MOVIES AND STILL WATCH THEM TODAY!# 😊❤❤❤

[@arnelevans4803]

I love his movies too

[@goldenlady1213]

I ABSOLUTELY agree with your post Karen I just saw BUCKTOWN recently. Please check out the scene in 35:46 where four extremely handsome, talented, well -dressed ACTORS step off the Amtrack train...... GENE SIMMS, CARL WEATHERS, TONY KING aka MALIK FARRAKHAN and THALMUS RASULALA PRICELESS BEYOND WORDS.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MunnaWill07]

Fax and me and Fred are both from Gary. He use to come over my grandparents all the time before he moved for good.

[@deemir6947]

This was great. Fred Williamson. 1 of the last of the man's man.

[@victordeltoids8609]

Great work Vlad for bringing us the Hammer. I love the confidence and intelligence 🤩🤩🤩

[@juliocorrea2552]

They don’t make dudes like this anymore, great interview

[@MaumauSanders]

Fred, the Hammer Williamson still has bravado, he is still that guy. Love this.

[@adalee8065]

Bravo Fred Williamson for defining what the word black exploitation truly means like you said makes no sense let these youngsters know Bravo💯✊🏾💪🏾👏🏾💃🏾❤

[@DC4Life77]

Fred Williamson is the definition of class.

[@MunnaWill07]

I remember Fred use to come over my grandparents house everyday. Havent seen him in over 10 years I hope he continues to live a long and healthy life

[@juliusbarb1]

Im a 70s baby and I grew up watching all of these Black Ploitation movies or as we learned today just damn Movies with black people in them. But Fred Williamson was definitely one of the OGs we watched and admired. Great Interview

[@JohnDoe-wv2tk]

*God Bless Fred Williamson* The Prince of Black Cinema

[@tacticalbusdriver6630]

At 85 years old he’s fantastic!

[@BlackHammer0891]

Thanks for giving us The Hammer!

[@king8hoodz]

Much Love ❤️ & Respect to The O.G Fred Williamson.... let's continue to give this man his Flowers 🌹 while he's still here in the Flesh...😊 🙏🏾💪🏾💯

[@carolyndavis3152]

This man aged like fine wine.

[@DavidJackson-t8i]

Loved this interview so Funny and real...you got to bring him back

[@jablowme1850]

85 y/o cheers to you sir

[@sknmwms6516]

Great shape, sharp as a NEW RAZOR!

[@darinbland6526]

It was truly an honor to see and hear my Black Heroes Converse !

[@chrishemsworth5150]

Fred Williamson looks Great for 85 yrs of age. Great actor icon God bless Fred Williams

[@sknmwms6516]

Very ingenious Fred Williamson! Very diversified!

[@capricornqueen90]

I love rewatching this video. Just comes to show you that despite of barriers you can keep pushing yourself forward and overcome the obstacles

[@SayuriEra]

I love this man’s confidence. His intelligence. He is outstanding. God has been generous to the Hammer.

[@queenpam.9125]

In 1975, 5th great essay of my life when I was grown. I had a photo of Mr Fred Williamson as my husband I had been in love with him since and never was blessed to ever meet him. But love him in Black Ceasar and Hell up in Harlem, stay Blessed Sir always 🙏🏾❤️

[@robbyrobinson4500]

Need a few million of this guy in their community to look up to. Real man

[@hangingwiththegrlz4891]

You mean this man not only had a bachelor's degree where was actually getting paid in his field, a big football star and a movie star? This man also looks groomed and well kept. He looks half his actual age. He actually achieved some stuff. He pulled himself up by his boot strap and did not make excuses. A real man. Men like this do NOT exist anymore.

[@greatthenate9864]

🤔😐😔🙁😟

[@metalmike570]

He literally is one in a million.

[@jusrollin6331]

Fred Williamson is extraordinary however you do not need to destroy others . Mr. W is great and there are plenty others that are doing their thing and making money. Eg. LeBron, Shaq, Magic, Deion,... This list can go on forever. If a man gets up everyday and picks up garbage and takes his check ,puts food on his table, puts his children thru college, loves his wife, and pays his bills... He is great and doing all that is expected of him

[@metalmike570]

@@jusrollin6331Well Fred Williamson is great and old enough to be LeBron's grandfather, and the other legends - their father. Not the same thing because when he grew up he drank from a different drinking fountain than whites, and went to the back of the bus. I do agree with the second part of your post as I can relate to it myself as a father, a hard worker, and served in the U.S. military.

[@anniejones5806]

He is my favorite movie actor love to see the movies he made years ago.

[@jacquelinehowell8172]

Love this Great Multi-talented Man! He's living proof, it's all about the confidence!

[@ramseyabdul1873]

I was waiting for this one!!! Love Fred Williamson!!!

[@melindamullins9272]

what a iconic interview old Hollywood with new Hollywood brilliant comradery. we love to hear the backstories to the classic hits in different generations so cool to learn about 70's God bless everyone.

[@karen757nnva5]

Good job VLAD U PICKED A KING AGAIN TO INTERVIEW 😊❤❤❤

[@kattiethomas4687]

Amen 😅

[@davesullivan4289]

Wish I could hit the like button 100 times!!!! Absolutely love Fred

[@berniceaaron4759]

I loved this interview with the"Hammer" because he is such a confident, good looking, intelligent and down to earth kind of guy!!!! He's still rocking it!!!! 💚💚💚😊😊

[@SaraSmile70]

This was a great interview! Probably my favorite! Thank you Hammer!💐

[@smvgrv1624]

One of my favorite actors!💯👍🏽

[@tonywalters3635]

This an AWESOME interview. I have seen almost all of his movies, 3 the hard way is my favorite. He is still sharp at his age, he has not changed 1 bit, sharp as ever.

[@marv2782]

Fred Williamson, the granddad or great uncle I would want.

[@michellerosebrown]

I just saw the movie ‘The Hammer’ this past weekend on Pluto tv and I was one of the coolest movies I ever watched. Fred Williamson is an awesome action hero.

[@bobwhite7345]

Mr. Fred Williamson was one of the people that I looked up to. I remember going to the movie theater in Detroit, Michigan to watch the movies that he was in

[@thomasyoung5680]

YEP, I WENT TO THE MERCURY IN DET TO SEE HIS MOVIES

[@JoeJackson-j5q]

Black Cesar James Brown " Pay the cost to be the boss "

[@tonimcdonald2948]

Me too. I live in Atlantic City Nj. and my father used to take me to Philadelphia Pa. to see his movies.

[@sweedethbrown1716]

Fred Williamson is looking great , I still cant believe I'm seeing this wow! One of the OGS

[@rogershiroro7296]

Great interview, amazing trailblazer, great man!

[@dreameryoung38]

Fred Williamson image is why I have so much respect

[@marathongirl27]

This interview was EVERYTHING!! Mr. Fred Williamson is fun at parties!!! 🙌🏽

[@siswitvision75]

I can't stop smiling listening to Mr. Williamson talk! 😁👏💞🥰🙏

[@shemene647]

Th is is the best interview i have ever scene..Real Hollywood Royalty.. Mr.Fred Williamson❤❤❤

[@kennethwilks4005]

The way he checked Michael was masterful... don't approach me with some keekee all teeth funny shit..💯💯💯💯💯

[@paulawalker2780]

I enjoyed this interview with Fred Williamson he is a true legend, intelligent and a class act he has lived an extraordinary life.

[@robertdore9592]

From Oakland Raider to Tarrantino actor; this man has lived several lives in one.

[@missayawk]

Sammy Davis Jr as Tommy Gibbs aka Black Caesar??? I can NEVER see that.Fred embodied that role! Things worked out for the best

[@dappdaddy33]

….Fred Williamson my childhood hero? i’m 53 now, Joshua one of my favorite movies EVER💯✔️👑…

[@sharonholmes6257]

I just Love Fred Williamson, and all of his movies..

[@GorillaPG22]

Hate I've never seen this man's films but after this sit down, I'll definitely be going back and checking them out. He's such an awesome and well spoken figure. Seems like everybody's favorite uncle.

[@arnelevans4803]

You will like his films

[@marleyjanim5033]

May I make some recommendations?

[@GorillaPG22]

@@marleyjanim5033 Absolutely!

[@robin314]

I love Fred’s candor!!!

[@georgecaldwell3826]

Mr . Williamson is physical fit and mentally strong. A very Intelligent man. May God bless you.

[@rudolphgraham2534]

Great chat with Fred, the "hammer." He looks great at 85 , I wish him long life.

[@eddiejordan3993]

It’s great seeing Fred and Michael sharing information

[@destineetyson7756]

I love you Mr Fred Williamson My favorite actor of all time ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@rosemiller7583]

A true Man's Man.

[@marvinhagler4721]

Glad my father turned me on to this LEGEND

[@herbertquigley4539]

I was a child in Gary Indiana and remember this man very well such a inspirational man

[@Charlesbenson-es4ik]

I grew up watching Fred at the Movies on weekends back in the day. He still has those signature cigars & super cool demeanor, I loved "Black Ceasar" & "Hell up in Harlem" were among my favorites. This man is still super cool at 85.

[@edwardtatum6136]

Fred, Gary,Indiana great. Remember when you Rudy Clay,Jimmy Brown and many other stars came back to G.I.and East Chicago and made ORIGINAL GANGSTERS. You guys gave the community work. Will never ever forget! Sorry about your two buddies Jim and Rudy passing away recently.

[@amyjr7950]

Mr. Williamson is the last one standing 🙏🏽

[@MacZilla590]

Respect these kinds of interviews, not the ones with people incriminating themselves...

[@dondismith5631]

What a beautiful interview, I grew up in the 70’s watching this brother. I definitely like most of his movies.

[@niesharichardson2907]

Love him… Hell up in Harlem is still one of my favorite movies 🎥

[@lesliewilliams8215]

Excellent movie.

[@eskilove844]

Black ceasar

[@Mjohn360]

This is a true living legend..... Mr. Williamson is a true stand up Guy. 💯

[@tmoore7049]

I grew up watching this fine man!❤❤❤ Exceptional actor, first Hollywood hunk. Then adding a director, a true PIONEER! FRED WILLIAMSON.

[@qarsiq]

good to see you Mr. Williamson. we thank you for blessing us with so many memories of distinction and excellence.

[@sidvicious647]

WHAT a Life !!! Mrs Williamson has brought More joy and entertainment and Was one of My first Heroes on film ,Hammer We NEED A NEW FILM ! AND I HAVE A GREAT IDEA !!!

[@adamgomez4202]

I love this guy I grew up watching him as a kid his hands are enormous just to show how big this dude was in his prime. Getting old really sucks even my body has changed that's why you always gotta work out and keep yourself fit at all times

[@deemaverick987]

My late brother just love everything about FRED WILLIAMSON. I enjoyed looking at him in the Ebony Fashion Show's layout in the Ebony magazine.

[@dcchitown6892]

YOU CAN TELL HE SPENT A LOT OF TIME IN CHICAGO BECAUSE THE WAY HE SPEAKS IS JUST LIKE US.... BIG UPS TO THE OG HAMMER AND MR. WHITE!! 🔨 😎

[@RicardoOdum]

Fred has all of his faculties and everything. Great interview Vlad! Fred is a legend.

[@Carv5playacowboys5rings]

The Hammer ! I was hoping you would ask Fred about facing “Bullet” Bob Hayes and how it was playing with Otis Taylor ? 2 of the greatest WR’s of Fred’s day I know he mentioned Lance “Bambi” Alworth, also one of the great Wr’s…

[@mikeflorida6901]

Fred Williamson is a man's man. Thank you Vlad for this interview. Fred Williamson, Black belt Jones, and Jim Brown (both SIP) were a part of my idol brigade, as well as Muhammad Ali, Bruce Lee, Chuck Men in Black Norris, Thomas Hitman hearns just to name a few growing up. These are men like them, which has helped shape me and made me face the bully and whip his candy az#.

[@greatthenate9864]

I love this.... This is a true Black MAN

[@PJonz63]

I love me some Fred Williamson! He is the epitome of a man's man. I learned more about this brotha. He's intelligent, athletic, business savvy, and handsome. He's a very driven man who proves it doesn't matter where you come from. If you put your mind to it, you can succeed. I hope to meet him and get his autograph.

[@curtisskeete4515]

Fred you still look young brother may god bless you always, and thank you sir.

[@harryeure4967]

This was so historically informative and re-enlightening to me and so many. Williamson’s experience and knowledge about the total American and European film industries and their constant attempts to continue to exploit, yet emulate Black culture in many different ways. A uniquely honest in their raw “keeping it real” interview. Fantastic!-historical conversation and expose.

[@dappdaddy33]

…this is a very intelligent man💯✔️👑…

[@TheMrgt27]

I’m Native American 10000. But your words don’t hurt me. Respect to this man

[@joeyoung6287]

Sidney actually did slap someone literally. The iconic slap in The Heat of the Night. The first time a black actor/character slapped a white man. You stand corrected sir

[@tylowe78]

I remember that.

[@justmyopinion9883]

@joeyoubg6287, you are correct. I recall that scene very well.

[@abdullahrasheed1493]

And the thing about that slap is that it was not written in the original script. Sidney Poitier’s own Manhood demanded a response to being slapped by a racist “White” man and responded in kind. After getting over the shock of it all they decided to leave it in the film and the rest is history. Mr. Poitier deserves more credit then most of us give him when it comes to the roles that he played in films.

[@joeyoung6287]

@@abdullahrasheed1493 well said! Folks always try to juxtapose him and his movies with the hyper masculinity of the blaxploitation era. But I challenge anyone to find a moment, a scene, where he didn’t exempt masculinity. No hat in hand. No overcompensation. Just simply dignified manhood.

[@churchtalkunlimited]

Thanks for this Vlad TV. One of the most-informative and funny presentations I have seen on you channel!

[@lyoneljeanelie1662]

When I was a kid he was my best actor James Brown and James Kelly for his age he looks really good he's blessed