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Treat Williams Biography

Birth Name:

Richard Treat Williams

Birth Place:

Rowayton, Connecticut, United States

Profession

Actor

Fast Facts

Was an understudy to John Travolta on Broadway in Grease in 1973, later taking over for him
Costarred with Travolta and the Andrews Sisters on stage in 1974's Over Here
Made film debut as a detective in the screen version of The Ritz (1976)
Appeared opposite Blythe Danner and Judith Ivey in the 2001 Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim's Follies
Portrayed patriarch Dr
Andrew Brown on The WB's Everwood for four seasons
Fulfilled a childhood dream by earning a pilot license in 1973, becoming a certified flight instructor and authoring the 2010 children's book Air Show!

2003Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2002Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
1996Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor for a Miniseries or a Special: nominated
1986Independent Spirit Awards-Best Male Lead: nominated
1985Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
1982Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
1980Golden Globe-New Star of the Year - Actor: nominated