Chris Williams (actor) facts for kids
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Chris Williams
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| Occupation | Actor, voice actor, comedian |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Relatives | Vanessa Williams (sister) Jillian Hervey (niece) |
Chris Williams is an American actor, voice actor, and comedian. He is well-known for his role in the 2004 comedy movie Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story. He also played the character "Eddie" in the CBS TV show The Great Indoors.
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Chris Williams' Acting Career
Chris Williams has appeared in many popular television shows. These include CSI, JAG, and Weeds. He was also known for playing a fictional rap artist named Krazee-Eyez Killa on Curb Your Enthusiasm.
Guest Appearances and Special Roles
In 2007, Chris Williams was a guest star on the show Monk. He appeared in an episode called "Mr. Monk and the Really, Really Dead Guy." On February 3, 2010, he made a special appearance on his older sister Vanessa Williams' TV series Ugly Betty. He played a character named Wilhelldiva Hater, who was a female impersonator of his sister's character.
In 2012, Chris Williams was featured in a commercial for Apple. Later, in 2016, he started playing the role of Hoover. Hoover was the bodyguard for a rich tech boss named Gavin Belson. This was on the HBO comedy series Silicon Valley.
Chris Williams' Personal Life
Chris Williams was raised in the Roman Catholic faith. He is a graduate of Georgetown University. He has a very interesting family history. He is the great-great-grandson of William A. Fields. William A. Fields was a former slave who became an African-American lawmaker. He served in the Tennessee House of Representatives. Chris Williams also has family roots from England, Wales, Ireland, Finland, Italy, and Portugal.
In November 1990, Chris Williams was a contestant on the NBC game show Classic Concentration. He won a lot of money and prizes, including a Jeep Wrangler.
Movies and TV Shows
Chris Williams has been in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of them.
Movies Chris Williams Has Been In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | Blankman | Production Manager | |
| 1995 | Major Payne | Marksman | |
| 2002 | Friday After Next | Broadway Bill | |
| 2004 | Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story | Dwight | |
| 2006 | Scary Movie 4 | Marcus | |
| 2010 | Lottery Ticket | Doug | |
| 2014 | Grumpy Cat's Worst Christmas Ever | Lance the Hamster (voice) | TV movie |
| 2022 | Hollywood Stargirl | George |
TV Shows Chris Williams Has Appeared In
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1990 | Classic Concentration | Himself / contestant | |
| 1992 | The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air | Paramedic #1 | |
| 1995 | JAG | Helmsman | |
| 2002 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Krazee-Eyez Killa | |
| 2004 | Reno 911! | Blind Witness | |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Lt. Reed Owens | |
| 2007–2011 | Californication | Todd Carr | Recurring role |
| 2010 | Ugly Betty | Wilhediva Hater Robert | |
| 2016–2017 | The Great Indoors | Eddie | Main Cast |
| 2016–2019 | Silicon Valley | Hoover | Recurring role |
| 2022–2023 | The Upshaws | Larry | Guest and recurring role |
| 2023 | CSI: Vegas | Ken Yacoob |
Video Games Where Chris Williams Lent His Voice
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Crash Tag Team Racing | Crunch Bandicoot |
| 2005 | Need for Speed: Most Wanted | Sergeant Cross |
| 2006 | Saints Row | Marshall Winslow, Radio Voice |
| 2006 | Open Season | Boog, Duck #3, Security Guard |
| 2017 | Need for Speed: Payback | Sergeant Cross |
| 2022 | River City Girls 2 | Paul/Yakuza Baller (voice) |
See also
In Spanish: Chris Williams para niños
