Jack Eric Williams

Jack Eric Williams
Birth nameJack Eric Williams
Born(1944-03-28)March 28, 1944
Odessa, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 28, 1994(1994-01-28) (aged 49)
New York City, U.S.
GenresMusical theatre
Occupation(s)Composer, lyricist, actor, director
Years active1976–1993

Jack Eric Williams (March 28, 1944 – January 28, 1994) was an American actor, composer and lyricist for stage and film. He is most remembered for originating the role of Beadle Bamford in Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd. Williams died in New York City on January 28, 1994, from cardiac arrest due to complications of diabetes.