
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
May 27, 1939
Died
September 8, 2017 (age 78)
Place of Birth
Floydada, Texas, USA
Don Williams
Biography
Donald Ray Williams (May 27, 1939 – September 8, 2017) was an American country singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame. He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country hits.
Known For

TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962

Film
Smokey and the Bandit II
Himself
1980

Film
Daytime Revolution
Self (archive footage)
2024

Film
W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings
Leroy
1975

Film
The Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!
The Balladeer
1997

Film
Don Williams The Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1
self

Film
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 6
himself
2005

Film
Don Williams DVD Hits Collection Volume 1
Self
2004
Filmography
2024FilmDaytime Revolutionas Self (archive footage)2005FilmTime-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 6as himself2004FilmDon Williams DVD Hits Collection Volume 1as Self1997FilmThe Dukes of Hazzard: Reunion!as The Balladeer1980FilmSmokey and the Bandit IIas Himself1975FilmW.W. and the Dixie Dancekingsas Leroy1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self—FilmDon Williams The Greatest Hits Collection Volume 1as self