Who is Otis Williams? Otis Williams Biography and Wiki
Otis Williams born on October 30, 1941, as Otis Miles Jr. is an American baritone singer. Occasionally nicknamed “Big Daddy,” he is also a songwriter and record producer. He is the founder and last remaining original member of Motown’s singing group The Temptations, a group he continues to perform in; he also retains the Temptations name rights.
Otis Williams Age and Birthday
Otis Williams was born on October 30, 1941, in Texarkana, TX, United States. He celebrates his birthday on October 30th every year. Williams turns 79 years old on October 30th, 2020.
Otis Williams Height and Weight
Williams is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 5 feet and 10 inches (1.78 meters) and also weighs 167 lbs (76 kgs).
Otis Williams Family
Williams was born in Texarkana, TX to Otis Miles and Hazel Louise Williams. The couple had separated shortly after the birth of their son. While still a kid, his mom married and moved to Detroit, Michigan, leaving the younger Otis Miles in Texarkana to be raised by both of his grandmothers. Once he was ten years old Hazel Williams moved her son to Detroit, where he lived with his mother and stepfather.
Otis Williams Wife and Children
In 1961 Williams married Josephine Rogers; the son of the couple, Otis Lamont, was born the same year. He separated in 1964, with Josephine. Otis Lamont Williams was a construction worker who died in a workplace incident in Detroit in 1983 when swan dived off the structure.
Williams was engaged to Patti LaBelle. When he asked her to leave music and become a housewife, she terminated the relationship. Then from 1967 till 1973 he was married to Ann Cain. Williams got married in 1983 to his third wife, Arleata “Goldie” Williams (née Carter). The daughter of Arleata Williams, Elan Carter was for June 1994 Playboy’s Playmate of the Month.
Otis Williams Salary and Net Worth
Williams has been in the music industry for more than three decades. He has no doubt amassed a huge fortune with the bulk of his wealth coming from his professional music career. Despite his obvious riches, Williams prefers to lead a modest lifestyle. However, the specifics about his assets and liabilities are still under review making it difficult to establish his actual net worth. His net worth is estimated to have a net worth of about $8 million USD while his salary is under review.
Otis Williams Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Williams.
Williams Bio and Wiki
- Full Names: Otis Miles Jr.
- Popular As: Otis Williams.
- Gender: Male.
- Occupation / Profession: Singer, Songwriter, and Producer.
- Nationality: American.
- Race / Ethnicity: Not Available.
- Religion: Not Known.
- Sexual Orientation: Straight.
- Genres: R&B, Soul, and Disco.
Williams Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 79 years (2020)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio.
- Date of Birth: October 30, 1941.
- Place of Birth: Texarkana, TX, United States.
- Birthday: October 30th.
Williams Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: Not Available.
- Height / How Tall?: 1.78 meters.
- Weight: 76 Kgs.
- Eye Color: Black.
- Hair Color: Bald Head.
- Shoe Size: Not Available.
- Biceps Size: Not Available.
Williams Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Otis Miles.
- Mother: Hazel Louise Williams.
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known.
- Marital Status: Unmarried.
- Wife/Spouse or Husband/Spouse: Not Available.
- Children: Son (Otis Lamont Williams) Daughter (Elan Carter)
Williams Networth and Salary
- Net Worth: $8 million USD.
- Salary: Under Review.
- Source of Income: Music.
Otis Williams House and Cars
- Place of living: Los Angeles, CA.
- Cars: CarBrand to be Updated.
Otis Williams Temptations
When a teenager, Otis Miles, Jr. became interested in music and adopted the maiden name of his mother for his stage name, and as Otis Williams put together a variety of singing groups. Otis Williams and the Siberians, the El Domingoes, and the Distants were among those groups. In 1959, The Distants scored a local hit with Richard Street ‘s lead vocals, co-written by Williams and their manager/producer Johnnie Mae Matthews, entitled “Come On”
Later Distants recordings weren’t as good and Williams and his friends/bandmates Elbridge “Al” Bryant and Melvin Franklin left the Distants after an offer from Motown Records’ Berry Gordy. Eddie Kendricks and Paul Williams of The Primes later joined Williams, Bryant, and Franklin to form The Elgins, who signed “The Temptations” to Motown in March 1961.
During the span of nearly five decades, The Temptations were one of the most influential acts in soul music, during which singers such as David Ruffin, Dennis Edwards, former Distant Richard Street, Damon Harris, Ron Tyson, Ali-Ollie Woodson, Theo Peoples, Ray Davis, and former Spinners singer G.C. Cameron have all been members.
The group’s lineup changes were so frequent, stressful and troubled that Williams and Melvin Franklin promised each other that they would never leave the group. Franklin stayed in the group until 1994 when he became physically unable to continue. On 23 February 1995, Franklin died, leaving Otis Williams, then 53, as the last surviving original member of the quintet.
Williams is the co-author of Temptations, with Patricia Romanowski, a book from 1988 which served as both his autobiography and the group’s history. Ten years later, the novel was adapted into The Temptations, an NBC television miniseries. Williams was portrayed by actor Charles Malik Whitfield.
In 1989 Otis Williams was inducted as a member of The Temptations into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In May 2006, Williams received an Honorary Doctorate from Stillman University.
Otis Williams Books
- 1988: Temptations
- 1996: Neck Bones for Supper: Stories from a Mississippi Childhood
- 1999: Career Strategies
- 2020: Temptations: Revised and Updated
Frequently Asked Questions About Otis Williams
Who is Otis Williams?
He is an accomplished founder and last remaining original member of Motown’s singing group The Temptations, a group he continues to perform in; he also retains the Temptations name rights.
How old is Otis Williams?
He is 79 years old as of 2020, she was born on October 30, 1941.
How tall is Otis Williams?
He stands at a height of 1.78m.
Is Otis Williams married?
No, but he got married in 1983 to his third wife, Arleata “Goldie” Williams (née Carter). The daughter of Arleata Williams, Elan Carter was for June 1994 Playboy’s Playmate of the Month.
How much is Otis Williams worth?
He has an approximate net worth of $8 million USD. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the music industry.
Where does Williams live?
He is a resident of Los Angeles, CA, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.
Is Williams dead or alive?
He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Where is Williams Now?
Williams has been producing music since 1958. As of now, we assume he is taking a break from the music and enjoying his accomplishment.
Otis Williams Social Media Contacts
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