Christopher Cole Williams (born July 28, 1981) is an American film and TV actor. He has films including ''

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'', and ''

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'' (playing a gay

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). He also had a recurring role as Anthony W. on ''

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''. Williams was born in

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, the son of singer-songwriter

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and Kate (née Clinton) Williams, and brother to Sarah Caitlin Rose Williams.

Biography

Williams attended

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in New Hampshire and was accepted into SUNY Purchase College.Cole Williams Biography
/ref> His debut in the film industry was in the film ''

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''. This opportunity catapulted him to roles in ''

'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''Spaced Out'' and '' Freeway Killer''. He has also landed TV roles and appearances in '' Scrubs'', ''

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'', and ''

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'', but is well known for his role as Anthony in the television series '' 8 Simple Rules... For Dating My Teenage Daughter''.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Cole 1981 births American male film actors American male television actors Living people State University of New York at Purchase alumni