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Paul Williams(1939-1973)

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Paul Williams was born on 2 July 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for The Temptations: Ball of Confusion (Live) (1970), TCB (1968) and The Andy Williams Show (1969). He was married to Mary. He died on 17 August 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
BornJuly 2, 1939
DiedAugust 17, 1973(34)
BornJuly 2, 1939
DiedAugust 17, 1973(34)
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The Temptations: Ball of Confusion (Live)
5.2
Music Video
  • Paul Williams
  • 1970
TCB
8.6
TV Special
  • Self(as The Temptations)
  • 1968
The Andy Williams Show (1969)
The Andy Williams Show
7.9
TV Series
  • Self(as The Temptations)
Ready, Steady, Go! (1963)
Ready, Steady, Go!
7.9
TV Series
  • Self(as The Temptations)

Credits

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Actor

  • The Temptations: Ball of Confusion (Live)
    5.2
    Music Video
    • Paul Williams
    • 1970

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • The Temptations
  • Height
    • 6′ (1.83 m)
  • Born
    • July 2, 1939
    • Birmingham, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • August 17, 1973
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA(apparent suicide)
  • Spouse
    • Mary? - August 17, 1973 (his death, 6 children)
  • Children
      Paul Williams Jr.
  • Parents
      Sophia Williams
  • Relatives
    • Adrian Williams(Niece or Nephew)
  • Other works
    Member and Baritone/Lead singer for The Temptations singing group.
  • Publicity listings
    • 1 Biographical Movie

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Suffered from sickle-cell anemia and alcoholism, which eventually forced him to retire from touring with The Temptations.
  • Trademark
    Baritone singing voice
  • Nicknames
    • Smut
    • Poopie

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