Mark Williams Biography

Fast Facts

• Made his film debut in 1982 alongside Hugh Grant in the Oxford University Film Foundation production of Privileged
• Rose to fame in the 1990s on the sketch-comedy show The Fast Show; has since stated he is uncomfortable being typecast as a comedian and prefers to be considered a character actor
• Has presented several documentary programs including 2004's Mark Williams on the Rails and 2006's Mark Williams' Big Bangs
• Became known internationally for playing Arthur Weasley in the Harry Potter films
• Returned to TV in the title role of the BBV show Father Brown in 2013
• Is an avid supporter of the Aston Villa soccer team