He might not have an impressive personality at first glance, that’s if you go by his size, but just give him a mic, put him on stage and Brad Williams is sure to give you a run for your money.
The American comedian and actor is one of thosestars who would not shine for one reason or another. For Brad, he was in just the right place at the right time. While attending one of Carlos Mencia’s live comedy shows as a mere event-goer, Brad suddenly saw himself on stage with the popular comedian telling a few jokes that left Mencia in awe. and the rest became an interesting story. Hence, many people would remember him for his appearances in many movies and shows.
Who is Brad Williams the comedian? Brief biography
The actor and comedian was born on January 13, 1984, in Orange, California, where he was raised, but the identities of his parents and other family members are not currently available online. For his education, he attended Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, California, where he graduated and transferred to the University of Southern California. Before he could graduate from college, Brad pulled out, dropping out of school in order to give acting and comedy a shot and the decision seems to have paid off.
After he was born, it turned out that Brad Williams has a condition known as achondroplasia which is a type of dwarfism. While that would have put a lot of people off chasing their dreams or making any form of public appearance, Brad seems to be using his to great advantage. Notably, the fact that he was born with the condition has become integral to the success he enjoys today as a stand-up comedian and actor. Apparently, he twisted his fate in his favor. He stands at a height of 1.32 m.
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It’s unclear when and how the two met, but Brad has been married to girlfriend Jasmine Gong for nearly a year. The couple took their relationship to the next level in 2017 after tying the knot on Sept. 2, 2017. We’ve yet to hear if they’ve welcomed a child yet or even have any plans to do so.
Career
Before fame and the spotlight found him, BradWilliams was just an ordinary kid trying to get his college degree. However, the tide changed when he went to one of the live shows hosted by Carlos Mencia who noticed him after he made a dwarf joke that made people around Brad uncomfortable. When he saw this, Mencia invited Brad to join him on stage and after a few jokes he couldn’t help but be impressed with what came out of his mouth. Thereafter, Brad stuck to the craft (stand-up comedy) and became Mencia’s opening act and has been on the job ever since.
Subsequently, Brad Williams began making guest appearances on Spirit of Mencia where he played many roles. He has also made guest appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno, The Kevin and Bean Show, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!.
To his right as a stand-up comedian, Brad Williams released his first full-length comedy album Dubbed Short (2011). Later in 2014, he became co-host of the About Last Night podcast alongside fellow comedian/actor, Adam Ray.
In 2015, Brad had his first hour-long special titled Brad Williams: Fun Size while the second titled Brad Williams: Daddy Problems hit the airwaves in 2016. They both aired on Showtime.
So far he has worked with talented comedians like Bob Saget, Jim Jeffries, Eddie Izzard, Jay Mohr as well as Bill Burr. In all of his performances with the above, Brad always stood out from the pack, leaving the stage with a standing ovation every time.
It’s important to note that Brad Williams and Jackass’ Wee Man are two different people who are often mistaken for being one. This is because of their similar appearance.
Net value
Although he is not among the most famous and Bradford is one of the highest paid comedians in the industry. He made a name for himself and established his credentials in the highly competitive industry. His latest estimated net worth is pegged at $500,000, which isn’t bad for someone who hasn’t been in the industry for many years.