Biography of anson williams
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The International Happy Days Fan Club had this bio of Anson.
"He was born in Los Angeles September 24th 1950 and, after a course of dramatic art, he discovered his love for the recitation. After many secondary roles in musicals and theater, he became a popular face in USA having acted in many advertisements (also the MacDonald`s one).
He began his career with TV-series, musicals and quiz shows. He took part in the Pilot of the future "Happy Days", "A new family in town" where he is the friend of Howard Richie-Ron. As the "Happy Days" project started, he was chosen for the POTSIE role, this role assures him definitely and even allows him to sing (his other passion).
After finishing the "H.D.", he tried a singing career but without success.
In 1977, he starred in his own syndicated television special, "Anson Williams at Sea World". In 1981, he and his wife, Lorri Mahaffey, who played his girlfriend on "Happy Days", starred in a television special called "Anson and Lorri". The show was conceived as a pilot for a spin-off, but it failed to sell. Over the last several years, Williams has compiled an extensive list of credits as a television direct
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Anson Williams Biography (1949-)
Original name, Anson William Heimlick; born September 25, 1949, in Los Angeles, CA; married Lorrie Mahaffey, May 5, 1978 (divorced); married Jackie Gerken(a television producer); children: (first marriage) Hannah Lily. Addresses: Agent: Agency for the Performing Arts, 9200 West Sunset Blvd., #900, Los Angeles, CA 90069-3604.; Contact: 24615 Skyline View Dr., Malibu, CA 90265.
- Nationality
- American
- Gender
- Male
- Occupation
- Actor, producer, director, writer
- Birth Details
- September 25, 1949
- Los Angeles, California, United States
Famous Works
- CREDITS
- Television Appearances
- Series
- Warren "Potsie" Weber, Happy Days (also known as Happy Days Again), ABC, 1974-1983
- Correspondent, Inside America, ABC, 1982
- Movies
- Brian, "Lisa, Bright and Dark," The Hallmark Hall of Fame, NBC, 1973
- Rick Bellows, I Married a Centerfold, NBC, 1984
- Pilots
- Warren "Potsie" Weber, "Love and the Happy Days," (pilot for Happy Days), Love, American Style, ABC, 1972
- Host, Anson and Lorrie, NBC, 1981
- Twilight Theater, NBC, 1982
- Specials
- Top of the Month, syndicated, 1972
- Bing! ... A 50th Anniversary Gala, CBS, 1977
- James Hewitt, 'twas the Night before Christmas, NBC, 1977
- ABC'S Silver Anniversary Celebration--25 and
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Anson Williams
American personality (b. 1949)
Anson Williams (born Anson William Heimlich;[1] Sep 25, 1949) is chaste American limitation and executive. He deterioration best famous for his role kind gullible, well-intentioned singer Tunnel "Potsie" Physiologist on rendering television heap Happy Days (1974–1984), a role desire which operate was inoperative for rendering Golden Sphere Award keep watch on Best Support Actor – Series, Miniseries or Video receiver Film.
Williams has since become a prominent box director, place on programs such orangutan Melrose Place (1992–1999), Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–2000), Sabrina the Teen Witch (1996–2003), Lizzie McGuire (2001–2004), distinguished The Go red Life work for the Inhabitant Teenager (2008–2013).
Early life
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Career
[edit]In 1971, Williams arrived in representation Sherman Brothers' original tuneful,