Richard Treat Williams, full name unknown, was an actor, writer, and pilot who appeared in theatre, film, and television. Born on December 1, 1951, in Rowayton, Connecticut, Richard Treat Williams developed an early passion for acting.
As a drama major at Franklin and Marshall Colleges, Williams performed in prominent theater groups including the Manhattan Theatre Club, which helped him refine his craft. Critics praised his theater performances, which helped him become well-known in the end.
Treat Williams has accumulated more than 120 hours of credit. Treat Williams rose to fame as the lead in Steven Spielberg’s musicals Hair (1979) and 1941. Kent School established Treat Williams.
Williams’ talent attracted the attention of filmmakers right away, leading to his breakthrough role as Danny Ciello in Sidney Lumet’s “Prince of the City” (1981). He won a Golden Globe for Best Actor for the film because of his ability to fully inhabit complex characters. This performance made Williams a well-known and respected figure in the industry.
Donnell Williams: wife
Treat Williams was married to Pam Van Sant. The couple was married from 1988 till his untimely death on June 12, 2023. Wikipedia states that Pam Van Sant was born on February 10, 1955, in the United States. American Masters, a 1985 motion picture, is one of her productions and acting credits.
Donnell Williams: children
Treat Williams left behind two children. Gill Williams and Elinor Williams are his offspring. By way of Wikipedia, “Gill Williams is an award-winning journalist and filmmaker.” He is one of the co-founders of Wildside UK Productions, a scientific, education, and conservation-focused television production firm. Gill was born in 1992. Elinor Williams was born in 1998.
Donnell Williams: parents
Richard Norman Williams and Marian Andrew Williams are Treat Williams’ parents.
Donnell Williams: siblings
There is no information about Treat Williams’ siblings. His distant relations are mentioned in information about him. He was a distant cousin of Declaration of Independence signers Senator William Henry Barnum and Robert Treat Paine.