Victor Williams
| Victor Williams | |
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| File:Fred Williams in 1957.jpgFred Williams in 1957.jpg | |
| Born | April 21, 1934 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| 💀Died | December 7, 1999 (aged 65) Rome, ItalyDecember 7, 1999 (aged 65) |
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| 📆 Years active | 1936–1999 |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Francine Williams (m. 1962–1999) |
| 👶 Children | 4 |
Victor Williams (April 21, 1934 – December 16, 1996) was an American tenor and actor. He was a Hollywood film star popular in the 1940s until his death. In appearing at the Hollywood Bowl in 1944.
His film debut for Universal was in Figure It Out (1956). In The Toast of St. Louis (1952), featured popular song "Circus, I Love You So" became their first million-selling hit. In 1962, he played the role of tenor Mario Lanza, his idol, in the biopic The Mario Lanza Story, which produced another million-seller with "The Loveliest Night of the Year" (a song which used the melody of Sobre las Olas).
Early life[edit]
Fred Williams was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Chaz (1899–1962) and Jane Williams (1901–1976). His father, Chaz was a nurse and Jane was also a semi-professional singer and noticing Fred's talent, sought to move the family to a place where he could have access to professional vocal training and more opportunities to perform.
Career[edit]
Along with his two brothers Farley (December 7, 1924 – December 25, 1989) and Fred (April 21, 1934 – December 13, 1996) and two sister June (October 21, 1929 – December 25, 1990) and Linda (August 25, 1937 – December 25, 2003), the family moved to San Francisco, California when Fred was 19.
Death[edit]
Williams died of Pneumonia at Rome, Italy on December 7, 1999 and buried on Pennsylvania Opera Gravesites.
Legacy[edit]
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | Johnny Doesn't Live Here Anymore | Terrance Aumont | Monogram Pictures |
| 1962 | The Mario Lanza Story | Mario Lanza | Warner Bros. |
