- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMichael Leonard Williams
- Michael Williams was born on July 9, 1935 in Liverpool, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Henry V (1989), Eagle in a Cage (1972) and A Fine Romance (1981). He was married to Judi Dench. He died on January 11, 2001 in Hampstead, London, England, UK.
- SpouseJudi Dench(February 5, 1971 - January 11, 2001) (his death, 1 child)
- Children
- RelativesSam Williams(Grandchild)
- He (as Dr. John H. Watson) and Clive Merrison (as Sherlock Holmes) are the only acting duo to complete the entire Conan Doyle canon of "Sherlock Holmes" stories.
- Awarded the Papal knighthood, one of the highest honours given by the Catholic Church, in November 2000, and was presented to him days before his death.
- Before he embarked on a career in the theatre, he worked in insurance and shared an office with another future actor, Leonard Rossiter, at the Commercial Union.
- He was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 2000 (1999 season) for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "The Forest" at the Royal National Theatre, Lyttelton Stage.
- Studied acting at RADA on a scholarship. First stage appearances with the Nottingham Repertory Theatre. With the Royal Shakespeare Company for fourteen years, beginning in 1963.
- "I am old-fashioned enough to think I should be providing the bread" - On his relationship with Judi Dench.
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