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

The Empire Strikes Back
Once Upon a Time in America
Deep Rising
127 Hours
What Happens in Vegas
Hair
1941
In the Blood
The Devil's Own
The Water Engine

Top Movie Credits

The Empire Strikes Back Echo Base Trooper (uncredited)
Deep Rising John Finnegan
127 Hours Aron's Dad
What Happens in Vegas Jack Fuller Sr.
Hair George Berger
1941 Cpl. Chuck 'Stretch' Sitarski
In the Blood Robert Grant
The Devil's Own Billy Burke
The Water Engine Dave Murray