Anson Williams Biography

Anson Williams born Anson William Heimlich is an American actor, singer, and director, best known for his role as gullible, well-intentioned singer Warren “Potsie” Weber on the television series Happy Days, a role for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

Anson Williams Age

Anson is 72 years old as of 2021. He was born on 25 September 1949, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday every 25 of September every year.

Anson Williams Height and Weight

Anson stands at an average height of 1.79 meters tall and weighs 65 kilograms. He has brown hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.

Anson Williams Education

Williams attended Burbank High School, where he was captain of the track team and acted in multiple school productions. In 1971, he appeared with John Amos in a commercial for McDonald’s.

Anson Williams Family, Parents, and Siblings

Anson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, United States. He was born to a Jewish family. His father, Haskell Heimlich, legally changed the spelling of the family name to “Heimlick”, unlike Williams’ uncle, Dr. Henry Heimlich, namesake of the Heimlich maneuver for treating choking victims.

Anson Williams Wife and Children

Williams was previously married to Lorrie Mahaffey on November 19, 1978, and they welcomed one child. But, they could not hold the relationship and end with divorce in 1986. Later, he married Jackie Gerken in 1988. They together welcomed 4 children. One of his daughter’s names is Hannah Lily.

Anson Williams Salary

Details pertaining to her annual earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Anson Williams Net Worth

Anson has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, singer, and director. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Anson Williams Measurements and Facts

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Anson Williams Wiki

Full Names: Anson William Heimlich
Popular As: Anson Williams
Gender: male
Occupation / Profession: Actor, singer, and director
Nationality: American
Race / Ethnicity: White
Religion: Not Known
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Anson Williams Birthday

Age / How Old?: 72 years old as of 2021
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Date of Birth: September 25, 1949
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Birthday: September 25

Anson Williams Body Measurements

Body Measurements: Not Available
Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 10 inches
Weight: 65 kg
Eye Color: Brown
Hair Color: Brown
Shoe Size: Not Available
Dress Size: Not Available
Biceps Size: Not Available
Chest Size: Not Available
Hip Size: Not Available

Anson Williams Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Dating /Wife: Jackie Gerken
Children: Hannah Lily

Anson Williams Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $2 million
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income:Actor, singer, and director

Anson Williams Career

In 1972, Williams portrayed Potsie Weber in a segment of the comedy-anthology series Love, American Style titled “Love and the Happy Days”, which also introduced Richie Cunningham (Ron Howard), Richie’s mother Marion (Marion Ross), and other characters who were spun off into the television series Happy Days. (Only Williams, Howard, and Ross reprised their roles). The new series’ first season, during which Williams received second billing after Howard, was centered mainly on Richie and Potsie. Eventually, as breakout character Arthur “Fonzie” Fonzarelli (Henry Winkler) and Richie’s mother, father, and sister became more popular, Potsie was joined by Ralph Malph (Don Most, who was merely a side character in season one), and Potsie and Ralph became inseparable.

Unlike Howard and Most, Williams was one of the few to remain through the entire run of the series, although his appearances became less frequent in later seasons. In some episodes, Richie, Potsie, and Ralph formed a band combo that performed at Arnold’s Drive-In and other places. As Potsie, Williams actually sang lead vocals for the group. Williams’ first wife, Lorrie Mahaffey, portrayed Potsie’s girlfriend, Jennifer, in later seasons.

In 1977, during his run on “Happy Days” Williams recorded and released a single, “Deeply” which peaked at #93 on the Hot 100.

After Happy Days, Williams began a much more prolific career as a television director, starting with short programs for adolescent-age children, including afterschool specials “No Greater Gift” (1985) and “The Drug Knot” (1986), and TV movie Lone Star Kid (1986). He has gone on to direct many episodes for a variety of television series, including The Pretender, Beverly Hills, 90210, Melrose Place, SeaQuest 2032, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Xena: Warrior Princess, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, The Secret Life of the American Teenager, Sabrina the Teenage Witch and Charmed. He also directed several episodes of the TV series 7th Heaven.

Despite his success as a director and producer, Williams has occasionally returned to his work on Happy Days in retrospective ways. He played himself in a 1996 Happy Days-themed Boy Meets World episode (which also featured former castmates Tom Bosley and Pat Morita). While directing a 2003 episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch titled “Sabrina in Wonderland”, he appeared as Potsie in a fantasy sequence. He also joined his fellow Happy Days cast members for two reunion specials: The Happy Days Reunion Special (1992) and Happy Days: 30th Anniversary Reunion (2005). Williams initially objected to footage of Potsie appearing in Weezer’s 1994 music video Buddy Holly, which was set in Arnold’s Drive-In from Happy Days, but he later relented.

Williams is also a businessman. In 1987, fellow Happy Days cast member Al Molinaro and he opened a chain of diners called Big Al’s; the business went defunct. He founded Starmaker Products, a cosmetics company, and was a featured speaker at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office’s National Trademark Expo in April 2008, at which he talked about the importance of registered trademarks for small businesses (and signed autographs for Happy Days fans). Williams is the author of Singing to a Bulldog: From Happy Days to Hollywood Director, and the Unlikely Mentor Who Got Me There.

Frequently Asked Questions About Anson Williams

Who is Anson?

Anson William Heimlich is an American actor, singer, and director, best known for his role as gullible, well-intentioned singer Warren “Potsie” Weber on the television series Happy Days, a role for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.

How old is Anson?

Anson is 72 years old as of 2021. He was born on 25 September 1949, in Los Angeles, California, United States. He celebrates his birthday every 25 of September every year.

How tall is Anson?

Anson stands at an average height of 1.79 meters tall and weighs 65 kilograms. He has brown hair and brown eyes. His other body measurements are not available.

Is Anson married?

Williams was previously married to Lorrie Mahaffey on November 19, 1978, and they welcomed one child. But, they could not hold the relationship and end with divorce in 1986. Later, he married Jackie Gerken in 1988. They together welcomed 4 children. One of his daughter’s names is Hannah Lily.

How much is Anson worth?

Anson has an estimated net worth of $2 million dollars as of 2020. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, singer, and director. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

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