- Born
- Died
- Nicknames
- Smut
- Poopie
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Paul Williams was born on July 2, 1939 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. He was an actor, known for The Temptations: Ball of Confusion (Live) (1970), TCB (1968) and The Lloyd Thaxton Show (1961). He was married to Mary. He died on August 17, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan, USA.
- SpouseMary(? - August 17, 1973) (his death, 6 children)
- ChildrenSarita WilliamsKenneth WilliamsPaula WilliamsMary WilliamsPaul Williams LucasAnthony JohnsonDerrick Vinyard
- ParentsSophia WilliamsRufus Williams
- RelativesAdrian Williams(Niece or Nephew)
- Baritone singing voice
- Suffered from sickle-cell anemia and alcoholism, which eventually forced him to retire from touring with The Temptations.
- Was good friends with Eddie Kendricks. They grew up together and were part of a singing group called the Primes before joining Otis Williams and Melvin Franklin to form The Temptations.
- Functioned as the choreographer for The Temptations in the early phase of their career.
- Is portrayed by Christian Payton, in The Temptations biographical miniseries The Temptations (1998).
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (as a member of The Temptations).
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