Montel Williams - Biography

Last Editor: nukunuku25				Montel Williams Biography -   Name : Montel Williams Birth Name : Montel Brian Anthony Williams Date of Birth : 3 July 1956 Place of Birth : Baltimore, Maryland, USA Height : 6' 2'' Nationality : American Profession : Actor, T.V. Host. Sometimes Called : Montel B. Williams

Montel Williams Trivia -

Son, Montel, born 1993 Daughter, Wyntergrace, born 1994 Met his wife, Grace, when she and her mother appeared on his talk show. The episode was about mother and daughter showgirls. Grace had previously danced topless in Las Vegas under the name Bambi Jr. Served in the U. S. military, and met his first wife while both were stationed in Guam Daughters with See: Ashley (born 1984) and Maressa (born 1988) He was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 1999 Son: Montel Brian Hank Williams Revealed that he has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. [23 August 1999] He started shaving his head in 1982. "The Montel Williams Show" started in 1991. Is a roller-coaster fanatic. He helped save 16-year-old from being burned following a car accident. Montel and his driver happened to be nearby as the teen's pickup truck spun out of control and hit a tree. He stopped and pulled the boy from the truck just as it caught on fire, pulling the boy on his back to a safe distance. [26 August 2000] Is fluent in Russian. Served in the United States Marine Corps, where he was a 'mustang' (an enlisted service member who becomes an officer); he accomplished this by going to the Naval Academy Preparatory School, and then to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. He then completed a career in the USMC. Almost bled to death from an undetected congenital birth defect in his face in 1998. Doctors had to revive him. Graduated from Andover High School in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

Montel Williams Detailed Biography -

Montel Williams probably is best known for his television program, The Montel Williams Show. The 1996 Daytime Emmy award winner for outstanding talk show host is now in his sixth season. Montel Williams began his professional career in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1974, when he enlisted after graduating high school in his hometown of Baltimore, MD. After six months, Montel Williams was meritoriously promoted twice and in 1975, was selected to attend the Naval Academy Prep School, and graduated from the Naval Academy in 1980. While at Annapolis, Montel Williams studied Mandarin Chinese and graduated with a degree in general engineering and a minor in international security affairs. Montel Williams was then selected as a special duty intelligence officer, specializing in cryptology. After receiving his commission in 1980, Montel Williams was stationed in Guam. From 1982-83 he studied and obtained a degree in Russian from the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA. In the years that followed, Williams served on board Sampson during the U.S. invasion of Grenada and also served as direct support officer aboard four surface ships and three fast-attack submarines of the Atlantic fleet. In 1988, Williams began conducting informal counseling for the wives and families of the servicemen in his command. Montel Williams was later asked to speak to a local group of kids in Kansas City, MO, about the importance of leadership and how to overcome obstacles on the road to success thus beginning a three-year career in motivational speaking. In addition, Williams traveled the country talking to more than three million teenagers nationwide. Montel Williamsreached out to thousands of parents, educators and business leaders, encouraging them to work together to address youth issues, trends and to inspire youngsters to reach their highest potential. Montel Williams starred in the action adventure film The Peacekeeper. He also developed and starred in Matt Waters, a one-hour drama series that aired on CBS. In the series, Montel Williams played a former naval officer who pursues a teaching career after the tragic death of his brother. He also appeared on the CBS series Touched by an Angel and twice on JAG, as well as TNT’s The New Adventures of Robin Hood. Montel Williams is the author of the New York Times bestseller Mountain, Get Out Of My Way, an autobiographical/motivational book which discusses his version of the Three Rs: "Respect, Restraint and Responsibility." In the book, Williams discusses such topics as racism, affirmative action, mentoring and the importance of family. Montel Williams recently made his directorial debut with Little Pieces, a full-length independent film. Starring his wife, Grace, who co-wrote the film with Amy Acton, the film features John Seda and Eva LaRue. Williams’ diverse interests have also led to the formation of his record label, Interim Records. Cat B’lues, a soulful rock and blues band, was the first act signed by the label and its first CD was released recently. As part of his ongoing commitment to increase awareness and reduce the spread of adolescent drug use, Montel Williams joined forces with the Office of National Drug Control Policy, in the Executive Office of the President, to produce and direct two anti-drug Public Service Announcements. Montel Williams was recognized in 1988 by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce with a Special Services Award, joining past recipients Ronald and Nancy Reagan and George and Barbara Bush. The same year, he was nominated as Esquire Magazine’s Man of the Year. In June 1999, Montel Williams received the 1999 Tipper Gore Remember the Children Volunteer Award from the National Mental Health Association. Additionally, the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. presented its President’s Award to the show in November 1998 in recognition of its After-Care Program. Williams also was honored with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Governor’s Humanitarian Award on 5 March 1999 which was presented to him by New York Lieutenant Governor, Mary Donohue, in a special ceremony in Albany. The award recognized Montel Williams’ tireless efforts and support of positive initiatives affecting youth, especially for creating a greater national awareness on the need for the prevention of school violence. Also in 1999, Montel Williams was presented with a PRISM Award when he received the Larry Stewart Leadership and Inspiration Award from the Entertainment Industries Council for serving as a role model to the entertainment industry.