| Code | DS/UK/2910 |
| Name | Williams; Andy (3 December 1927-25 September 2012); American singer |
| Variations of Name | Howard Andrew Williams |
| Dates | 3 December 1927-25 September 2012 |
| Gender | Male |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Wall Lake, Iowa, United States (born) |
| Relationships | Son of Florence Finley and Jay Emerson Williams
Former husband of Claudine Longet (French dancer) |
| Biography | Andy Williams was an American singer. He recorded 43 albums in his career, of which 15 have been gold-certified and 3 platinum-certified. He was also nominated for six Grammy Awards. He hosted The Andy Williams Show, a television variety show, from 1962 to 1971, and numerous TV specials. The Andy Williams Show won three Emmy awards. The Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri is named after the song for which he is best knownJohnny Mercer and Henry Mancini's "Moon River". He sold more than 100 million records worldwide, including more than 10 million certified units in the United States.[ |