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Tim Williams

Tim Williams is the name of multiple notable people, including an American actor best known for his Trivago commercials and film and television roles, a composer, a producer-director, and a rock musician.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Tim Williams most commonly refers to Timothy Leigh Williams, an American actor born in 1966 who gained wide recognition as the Trivago spokesperson.

What it is

Tim Williams is an American actor best known for his role as the Trivago spokesman in television commercials. He has also built a career in German television and film, with credits including Valkyrie, Ninja Assassin, and Labyrinth of Lies.

Key details

Born Timothy Leigh Williams on August 16, 1966, in Houston, Texas, he began acting in 1994. He worked extensively in German media before gaining U.S. fame through the Trivago ads. According to one source, he has been twice divorced and has two sons. His filmography also includes Awake, Uptown Girls, and Frozen.

Other notable individuals

The name Tim Williams also refers to a composer, a producer-director, and a rock musician. These individuals are distinct from the actor Timothy Leigh Williams and are not covered in detail here.

In short

  • Tim Williams is actor Timothy Leigh Williams, born 1966, known for Trivago ads.
  • He acted in German TV and film, with credits like Valkyrie and Ninja Assassin.
  • He has been twice divorced and has two sons, per one source.
  • Other people named Tim Williams include a composer, producer-director, and musicians.

Quick questions

Who is Tim Williams?
Tim Williams most commonly refers to Timothy Leigh Williams, the American actor and Trivago spokesman.
How old is Tim Williams?
He was born on August 16, 1966, making him 58 as of the source data.
What movies has Tim Williams been in?
Sources mention Valkyrie, Ninja Assassin, Labyrinth of Lies, Awake, Uptown Girls, and Frozen.

Sources

  1. The Movie Database — https://www.themoviedb.org/person/52994-tim-williams?language=en-US
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, occupation, and biography of actor Timothy Leigh Williams; also mentions film and German TV credits.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Williams_(actor)
    Supports: Actor identity, birth date, birthplace, occupation, years active, family status, and career summary.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0931810/
    Supports: Film credits including Frozen, Awake, and Uptown Girls.
  4. Tim Williams official biography — https://www.williamstim.com/biography/
    Supports: Describes Tim Williams as the North American Trivago face and his Houston background.
  5. KHOU — https://www.khou.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/great-day-houston/the-trivago-guy-tim-williams-performs-his-ode-to-houston-magnolia-city/285-0767c42b-3af3-419e-a13e-523877bc2471
    Supports: Houston origin, early music and acting background, move to New York and Germany, and recognition as the Trivago Guy.