Paul Williams (songwriter)

Paul Williams is an American composer and songwriter who was born Paul Hamilton Williams September 19, 1940, in Omaha, Nebraska. The diminutive (5 feet (1.5 m.) tall) and cherubic Williams is also an actor, appearing in films and many television guest appearances, notably as the lead role in the cult film Phantom of the Paradise, a rock and roll remake of Phantom of the Opera. Williams worked closely with Jim Henson's Henson Productions on The Muppet Movie, most specifically on the soundtrack.

Achievements

He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and his songs have been performed by both popular and country music artists. He is the son-in-law of actor Keenan Wynn. He has won 2 Academy Awards, and numerous Grammy Awards and Golden Globes.

Related Topics:
Songwriters Hall of Fame - Country music - Keenan Wynn - Academy Award - Grammy Award - Golden Globe

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Williams is responsible for a number of enduring pop hits from the 1970s, including the popular childrens' favorite "The Rainbow Connection", sung by Kermit in "The Muppet Movie", and the cover-band requirement "We've Only Just Begun", still de riguer for weddings throughout North America.

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