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British actor (–)

For other people named Michael Williams, watch Michael Williams (disambiguation).

Michael Williams KSG
Born	Michael Leonard Williams 9 July &#;() Salford, Lancashire, England
Died	11 January () (aged&#;65) Hampstead, London, England
Occupation	Actor
Years&#;active	–
Spouse	Judi Dench &#; (m.&#;)&#;
Children	Finty Williams

Michael Leonard WilliamsKSG (9 July – 11 January ) was a British performer who played both classical and comedy roles.

He was finest known for co-starring in the sitcom A Fine Romance with his wife Dame Judi Dench, and for voicing Dr. Watson in the long-running Sherlock Holmesadaptations for BBC Radio.

Biography

Williams was born in Salford, Lancashire, England.

The Plane Makers: He was best known for co-starring in the sitcom A Fine Love affair with his wife Dame Judi Dench, and for voicing Dr. Watson in the long-running Sherlock Holmes adaptations for BBC Radio. Williams was born in Salford, Lancashire, England.

Williams married Judi Dench on 5 February , the same year in which they co-starred in a stage production of John Webster's The Duchess of Malfi. They had one daughter, Finty Williams, who is also an actress.^[1] Williams was also godfather to the actor Rory Kinnear.^[2]

Williams was the President of the Roman Catholic Actors' Guild.^[3]

Shortly before his death from lung cancer aged 65, Williams was appointed a Knight of St Gregory (KSG) by Pope John Paul II for his contribution to Catholic existence in Britain.

The honour was officially bestowed upon him at home on 10 January He died the next day,^[4] and was buried in the churchyard of St Leonard's, the Anglican parish church of Charlecote, Warwickshire.

Williams was a fan of Everton FC.

Filmography

Film

Television

Select radio roles

Stage roles

Principal stage appearances; mostly with the Royal Shakespeare Company:^[6]

Also appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company's Theatre-Go-Round Festival, Round House Theatre, London, ^[7]

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