Rhys Williams facts for kids

Rhys or Reece Williams is a name shared by many different people and characters. When you hear this name, it could be referring to a famous athlete, an actor, or even a character from a TV show or book!

Famous People Named Rhys Williams

Many people named Rhys or Reece Williams have become well-known in different fields.

Sports Stars

A lot of people with this name are involved in sports, from rugby to soccer and athletics.

Rugby Players

• Rhys Haydn Williams (1930–1993) was a Welsh rugby union player. He was known for his skills on the field.
• Rhys Williams (born 1980) is another Welsh rugby union player.
• Reece Williams (born 1985) is an Australian rugby player.
• Rhys Williams (born 1988) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a centre for the Llanelli Scarlets team.
• Rhys Williams (born 1989) is a Welsh rugby league player.
• Rhys Williams (born 1990) is a Welsh rugby union player who plays as a hooker for the Cardiff Blues team.

Soccer Players

• Rhys Williams (born 1988) is an Australian professional soccer player.
• Rhys Williams (born 1995) is an American soccer player.
• Rhys Williams (born 2001) is an English footballer.

Other Athletes

• Rhys Williams (born 1984) is a Welsh athlete who specializes in hurdling.
• Reece Williams (born 1988) is a South African cricketer.

Actors and Performers

Some people named Rhys Williams have made their mark in the world of acting.

• Rhys Williams (born 1983) is a Canadian actor and also works as a stunt performer, doing exciting action scenes.
• Rhys Williams (1897–1969) was a Welsh actor who appeared in many films and TV shows during his career.

Other Notable People

The name Rhys Williams is also found among people who have contributed to society in other ways.

Public Figures and Leaders

• Rhys Rhys-Williams (1865–1955) was a British politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone elected to represent people in the government.
• Rhys Lindell Williams (born 1965) is an American businessman and technology investor. He has also served in the military and is involved in community leadership.

Writers and Thinkers

• Albert Rhys Williams (1883–1962) was a Welsh-American political activist. Activists work to bring about social or political change.
• Rhys H. Williams (born 1957) is a professor of sociology. Sociology is the study of how societies work and how people interact within them.

Fictional Characters

The name Rhys Williams also appears in stories and TV shows.

• Rhys Williams is a character from the British science fiction series Torchwood. He is played by an actor.
• Rhys Williams is a main character in the 1977 novel Bloodline, written by Sidney Sheldon.
• Reese Williams is a character from the American drama series All My Children.

See also

• Williams (surname)