We [black actors] are more respected in Europe, because in Europe, I'm not a black actor - I'm an action star. In America, I'm a black actor.

- Fred Williamson

It's the character identification people remember, it's not so much remembering the movie; they just know that I'm a badass. I was a badass in Chicag…

- Fred Williamson

Starting my carrer, I had three rules. I called a press conference and said: you can't kill me in a movie; I win all my fights in a movie; I get the …

- Fred Williamson

No matter what role I play, I have a certain image to maintain. I believe I'm a role model and I take my parts accordingly.

- Fred Williamson