Anson Williams
Anson Williams (born Anson William Heimlich, September 25, 1949, in Los Angeles, California) is an American actor, singer, and director, best known for his role as gullible, well-intentioned singer Warren "Potsie" Weber on the television series Happy Days (1974–1984), a role for which he was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film.
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| Full name at birth | Anson William Heimlich
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| Claim to fame | Warren "Potsie" Weber in the television series Happy Days (1974)
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| Date of birth | 25 September 1949
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| Place of birth | Los Angeles, California
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| Occupation | Actor, Director, Entrepreneur
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| Height | 5' 10½" (179 cm)
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| Net worth | $1,800,000 USD
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| High school | Burbank High
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| University | Pierce Junior College
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| Talent agency | Critical Mass Management
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- Best remembered by the public for his role as "Potsie Webber" in the television series "Happy Days" (1974).
- Nephew of Dr. Henry Heimlich, creator of the "Heimlich maneuver".
- Spouse: Jackie Gerken (1988 - present) 5 children; Lorrie Mahaffey (19 November 1978 - 1986) (divorced)
- Born in Los Angeles, California, USA
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