Paul Williams is a jack of all trades. He can also write a script for a film, compose music for it, and, in addition, play the main character in this picture. It goes without saying that talented and extraordinary people like him in the film industry are worth their weight in gold. This article details the biography and achievements of the winner of the Oscar gold statuette, who wrote the song for the film A Star Is Born, which was recognized as the best at the main film world award in 1987.
General information
Paul Williams is an American actor and composer. He also writes scripts. The Nebraska native has 136 cinematic credits to his credit. He has been working in the film industry since 1965. In 2017, he played a supporting role in the feature film Baby Driver.
Movies and genres
Paul Williams appeared in suchrating western TV series like "Adventure Time", "Classmates", "The Legend of Prince Valiant". In the latter, he played Brother John.
Paul Williams films represent the following movie genres.
- Biography: The Doors.
- Western: Hard Walker.
- Comedy: The Muppet Show, Adventure Time, Rules of Sex, Silver Spoons, Quirks of Science, Dexter's Lab, Georgia Cool.
- Crime: "Baretta", "Cheap Detective", "Pursuit", "Ice Revenge".
- Music: "Phantom of Paradise".
- Musical: "Bugsy Malone" (composer).
- Adventure: Stuntmen, Rotten Old Time, Pirates of Dark Water, Babylon 5, Fantasy Island.
- Action: “Smokey and the Bandit 1; 2", "Firestorm", "Battle for the Planet of the Apes"
- Detective: She-Wolf of London, Palisade.
- Drama: Goliath, People Like Us.
- Story: "Old Gringo".
- Short: Last Halloween.
- Melodrama: Love Boat.
- Cartoon: Future Worm, Nick & Noel (both voice acting).
- News: Today.
Biography
Paul Williams was born on September 19, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. His father worked as an architect. Mom did housework.
In 1953, the father of the future actor died in a car accident. After this tragedy, the boy was taken to California by his aunt. It was here that Paul wrote his first songs.
In 1974, Paul Williams, by then alreadyfamous musician, participated in the creation of a rock and roll version of the Phantom of the Opera. The film was called Paradise Lost.
Facts
This section aims to introduce readers to actor and screenwriter Paul Williams.
- The actor and musician has two children who were born married to Kate Clinton.
- When writing songs, Paul has someone to ask for advice. His brother, Mentor, is the author of one of the popular songs of the famous musician Dobie Gray.
- Paul Williams had problems with alcohol and drugs. Relatively recently, he found the strength to get rid of this addiction. Now he helps those people who are in a similar life situation.
- In 1966, the film "Monkees" was released, which immediately became popular. Paul Williams could also play in it, because he was among those who came to the casting of this project.
- Our hero is a real movie star. On the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, one of the stars has his name written on it.
- Is actor Paul Williams afraid of heights? Even if he is afraid, he does not show it. The actor went skydiving several times.
- What do director Brian de Palma and Paul Williams have in common? Answer: They were born in the same year. And they also have a common brainchild: the film "Phantom of Paradise". Directed by Brian de Palma in 1974, the film was composed by Paul Williams.
Famous projects
In 1994, the first episodes of the science fiction action movie "Babylon 5" aired on television. It has PaulWilliams portrayed the hero Tuck. In the series "Babylon 5" the space station became the setting. Businessmen and travelers, adventurers and diplomats from many galaxies find shelter here. The film "Babylon 5" was enthusiastically received by viewers. It was filmed for several years - until 1998.
In 2009, actor Paul Williams played a minor character in the comedy series Classmates. In this project, viewers are introduced to members of one of the student communities. The series "Classmates" was liked by both viewers and critics. It aired successfully on TV for six years.
