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Gaius Charles

The brash, talented running back chasing a scholarship out of Dillon.

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Where she is now

From Dillon to Now

Brian “Smash” Williams was the brash, gifted running back chasing a scholarship out of Dillon — equal parts swagger and vulnerability. Gaius Charles made him one of the show's most dynamic players.

He joined Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Shane Ross and led NBC's Taken as a young Bryan Mills, recurred as Bunchy Carter on Aquarius, and has appeared in The Walking Dead: Dead City — a reliable, versatile working actor.

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Gaius Charles aka Smash Williams!
It's Not Only Football Friday Night Lights Podcast
Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Lauren Cohan, & Gaius Charles talk THE WALKING…
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'Pan Am' Nabs Gaius Charles As Guest Star
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The Walking Dead
'Taken' preview: Gaius Charles interview
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