Date of Birth: Sat, Jul 21, 1951
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Williams briefly studied political science before enrolling at Juilliard to study theatre. After graduation, he performed in night clubs where he was discovered for the role of Mork on an episode of Happy Days (1974) and the subsequent Mork & Mindy (1978) TV series. Williams wild comic talent involves a great deal of improvisation, following in the footsteps of his idol, Jonathan Winters. Williams has also proven to be an effective dramatic actor.