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My Take
Harland Williams is one of those comic actors I deeply respect precisely because he's willing to look ridiculous. Born in Toronto and bursting onto screens through Dumb and Dumber, he carved out a niche that stretches from voice work to broadcast writing. What fascinates me is his elastic, slightly unhinged comic timing, clearly honed in years of stand-up. He never seems to chase leading-man gravitas; instead he fills the cracks of a scene with strange, joyful energy. That kind of commitment to absurdity is harder than it looks, and I find his unpretentious longevity genuinely admirable.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Harland Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- ハーランド・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- はーらんど・うぃりあむず
- Born
- November 14, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / voice actor / television writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Sheridan College
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Harland Williams born?
Born November 14, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Harland Williams from?
Harland Williams is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
What does Harland Williams do?
Harland Williams works as actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor, television writer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.