Treat Williams

Born: 1951-12-01

Birthplace: Stamford, Connecticut, USA

Biography

Richard Treat Williams (December 1, 1951 – June 12, 2023) was an American actor, author, and aviator. Williams' accolades include nominations for two Screen Actors Guild Awards, three Golden Globes, a Primetime Emmy, two Satellite Awards, and an Independent Spirit Award. He appeared in over 75 films and several television series. Williams' career included numerous stage roles.

On June 12, 2023, Williams was involved in a motorcycle crash on Vermont Route 30, near Dorset. According to the Vermont State Police, a 2008 Honda Element in the southbound lane turned into the path of Williams' motorcycle in the northbound lane, who was unable to avoid colliding with it. He was airlifted to Albany Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at the age of 71.

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Known For

Once Upon a Time in America
The Empire Strikes Back
127 Hours
What Happens in Vegas
Deep Rising
Hair
Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous
1941
Marathon Man
The Phantom

Top Movie Credits

The Empire Strikes Back Echo Base Trooper (uncredited)
127 Hours Aron's Dad
What Happens in Vegas Jack Fuller Sr.
Deep Rising John Finnegan
Hair George Berger
1941 Cpl. Chuck 'Stretch' Sitarski
Marathon Man Central Park Jogger (uncredited)
The Phantom Xander Drax