- Born
- Died
- Birth nameJohn Francis Williams
- Johnny Williams was born on November 15, 1905 in Bangor, Maine, USA. He was an actor, known for Tales of Wells Fargo (1957), Studio 57 (1954) and The Water Front (2007). He was married to Esther Gertrude Towner. He died on October 19, 1985 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseEsther Gertrude Towner(1929 - October 19, 1985) (his death, 3 children)
- RelativesJoseph Williams(Grandchild)Mark Towner Williams(Grandchild)
- Father of famed film composer John Williams
- Father-in-law of Barbara Ruick.
- Grandfather of Joseph Williams.
- Father of renown composer/ conductor John Williams', studio timpanist Don Williams and percussionist Jerry Williams. He is the grandfather of singer Joseph Williams and pianist/composer Paula Arlich.
- John Williams Sr. was staff drummer at Columbia Studios; father of composer John Williams. John senior had come to town with Jerry Colonna, who was a trombone player before he got into comedy with Bob Hope.
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