Harry Williams was an American filmmaker, actor, and composer born on August 23, 1879, in Faribault, Minnesota. He studied at the University of Minnesota and began his career as a songwriter and actor. Williams wrote and produced comedies for Keystone and Triangle studios. His filmography featured a chimpanzee named Snooky, who appeared in several of his productions. His work as a director included The Great Vacuum Robbery (1915), His First False Step (1916), Bucking Society (1916), and The Late Lamented (1917). Between 1920 and 1922, he directed All Balled Up, Snooky's Labor Lost, Roaring Lions on Parade, and Snooky's Home Run. Williams also composed music and lyrics during his career. He died on May 15, 1922, in Oakland, California.
