Paul Williams may refer to:

Authors

Paul Williams (Crawdaddy) Paul S. Williams (May 19, 1948 – March 27, 2013) was an American music journalist, writer, and publisher who created ''Crawdaddy!'', the first national US magazine of rock music music journalism, criticism, in January 1966. He was a leading auth ...

(1948–2013), American music and science fiction journalist; founder of ''Crawdaddy'' and the Philip K. Dick Society *

Paul Williams (Irish journalist) Paul Williams (born 1964) is an Irish journalist writing mainly about crime. He has worked for the ''Irish Independent'' since 2012, and previously for the ''Sunday World'' (1986–2010), the ''Irish News of the World'' (2010–2011), and the '' ...

(born 1964), Irish journalist and non-fiction crime writer * Paul Williams (English author) (born 1967), British author and consultant on ska music * Paul L. Williams (author) (born 1944), American author * Paul O. Williams (1935–2009), American science-fiction author and poet

Films

* Paul Williams (director) (born 1943), American film and television director *

Paul Andrew Williams Paul Andrew Williams (born 1973 in Portsmouth, England) is a British film writer and director. He won the New Director's Award for his film '' London to Brighton'' in the 2006 Edinburgh International Film Festival The Edinburgh International ...

(born 1973), British film writer and director * Paul Williams, Australian actor in the film '' Sky Trackers''

Musicians

Paul Williams (saxophonist) Paul "Hucklebuck" Williams (July 13, 1915September 14, 2002) was an American jazz and blues saxophonist, bandleader, and songwriter. His record " The Huckle-Buck", recorded in December 1948, was one of the most successful R&B records of the tim ...

(1915–2002), American rhythm and blues saxophonist * Paul Williams (1934–2016), birth name of soul musician

Billy Paul Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 – April 24, 2016), known professionally as Billy Paul, was an American soul music, soul singer, known for his 1972 Record chart, No. 1 single "Me and Mrs. Jones". His 1973 album and single ''War of the Gods (alb ...

* Paul Williams (bluegrass musician), American bluegrass and gospel musician * Paul Williams (composer), English composer and pianist

Politics

Paul Williams (Conservative politician) Paul Glyn Williams (14 November 1922 – 10 September 2008) was a British Conservative Party politician who served as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Sunderland South from 1953 to 1964. He was also a prominent businessman. He was one of 8 Con ...

(1922–2008), British MP for Sunderland South *

Paul Williams (health service manager) Sir Paul Michael Williams, OBE KStJ, DL (born 25 June 1948), is a British former National Health Service manager, who was Chief Executive of NHS Wales between 2009 and 2011. Career He was born in Wales, and joined the NHS as a clerk at the We ...

(born 1948), NHS Wales * Paul Williams (Labour politician) (born 1972), British

Singer/songwriters

* Paul Williams (The Temptations singer) (1939–1973), founding member of The Temptations * Paul Williams (English singer) (1940–2019), vocalist for Juicy Lucy, Tempest *

Paul Williams (songwriter) Paul Hamilton Williams Jr. (born September 19, 1940) is an American composer, singer, songwriter, and actor. He is known for writing and co-writing popular songs performed by a number of acts in the 1970s, including Three Dog Night's " An Old F ...

(born 1940), songwriter and film and television actor *

Paul Williams (comedian) Paul Anthony Williams (born 7 August 1992) is a New Zealand comedian and musician. Williams plays the role of Taskmaster's assistant on the Taskmaster (New Zealand TV series), New Zealand version of the international television series Taskmaster ...

(born 1992), New Zealand comedian and singer-songwriter

Sports

Football (association, rugby, and gridiron)

* Billy Williams (coach) (Paul Beauchamp Williams, 1892–1973), American college football, baseball, basketball coach * Paul Williams (Canadian football) (born 1947), Canadian football defensive back *

Paul Williams (footballer, born 1962) Paul John Williams (born 16 November 1962) is an English former professional footballer who played in the Football League The English Football League (EFL) is a league of professional football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888 ...

, English, played one match for Chelsea in 1982 *

Paul Williams (Northern Ireland footballer) Paul Andrew Williams (born 8 September 1963) is a Northern Irish retired footballer. He won one cap for the Northern Ireland national football team The Northern Ireland national football team represents Northern Ireland in men's internati ...

(born 1965), played for Newport County, Sheffield United, Stockport County, West Bromwich Albion, and Rochdale *

Paul Williams (footballer, born 1965) Paul Anthony Williams (born 16 August 1965) is an English football coach and former professional footballer who played as a striker. As a player he made 300 appearances in the Premier League for Crystal Palace as well as in the Football Le ...

, English, played for Charlton Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday, and Crystal Palace *

Paul Williams (footballer, born 1969) Paul Richard Curtis Williams (born 11 September 1969) is an English former professional footballer, probably most remembered for his time at Plymouth Argyle in the mid-1990s. While at Stockport County he played alongside another Paul William ...

, English, played for Stockport County, Coventry City, and Plymouth Argyle *

Paul Williams (footballer, born 1970) Paul Leslie Williams (born 25 September 1970) is an English former professional footballer who played as a full-back for Sunderland Sunderland () is a port City status in the United Kingdom, city and metropolitan borough in Tyne and Wear, ...

, English, played for Sunderland, Swansea City, and Doncaster Rovers *

Paul Williams (footballer, born 1971) Paul Darren Williams (born 26 March 1971) is an English professional football coach and former player who was until August 2022 academy director at Birmingham City. As a player, he was a centre back and midfielder from 1989 until 2005, playin ...

, English coach, played for Derby County, Coventry City, and Southampton *

Paul Williams (quarterback) Paul Williams (born April 14, 1963) is a former American football quarterback who played two seasons in the Arena Football League (AFL) with the New England Steamrollers and Maryland Commandos. He played college football College football ...

(born 1963), American football player *

Paul Williams (Australian rules footballer) Paul Williams (born 3 April 1973) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Collingwood Football Club and the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League (AFL). He is also a former assistant coach in the AFL, which most not ...

(born 1973), Australian rules footballer *

Paul Williams (wide receiver) Paul Edward Williams (born December 2, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs and was selected by the Tenn ...

(born 1983), for the Houston Texans *

Paul Williams (rugby union player) Paul Williams (born 22 April 1983) is a New Zealand-born Samoan international rugby union player who plays for Stade Français in the French Top 14. His regular playing positions are Centre, Wing and fullback. He is a son of former All Black ...

(born 1983), New Zealand * Paul Williams (rugby union referee) (born 1985), New Zealand rugby union referee

Other sports

* Paul Williams (water polo) (born 1955), Australian Olympic water polo player *

Paul Williams (runner) Paul Gregory Williams (born August 7, 1956) is a Canadian retired long-distance runner, who represented his native country at three consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1984. His best result was finishing in 21st place in the men's 10,000 me ...

(born 1956), Canadian * Paul Williams (basketball) (born 1961), American * Paul Williams (darts player) (born 1964), English *

Paul Williams (boxer) Paul Williams (born July 27, 1981) is an American former professional boxer who competed from 2000 to 2012. He held the WBO welterweight title twice between 2007 and 2008, the WBO interim junior middleweight title in 2008, and challenged once fo ...

(born 1981), American professional boxer * Paul Williams (sprinter) (born 1986), Grenadian

Others

* Paul Williams (''The Young and the Restless''), character on ''The Young and the Restless'' * Paul L. Williams (general) (1894–1968), U.S. general in World War II * Paul R. Williams (1894–1980), architect in Los Angeles, California * Paul X. Williams (1908–1994), U.S. federal judge * Paul S. Williams Jr. (1929-1995), American Army lieutenant general *

Paul Williams (Buddhist studies scholar) Paul Williams may refer to: Authors * Paul Williams (Crawdaddy) (1948–2013), American music and science fiction journalist; founder of ''Crawdaddy'' and the Philip K. Dick Society * Paul Williams (Irish journalist) (born 1964), Irish journali ...

(born 1950), at the University of Bristol, UK * Paul R. Williams (professor of law), peace negotiator * Paul Williams (bishop) (born 1968), Bishop of Southwell and Nottingham * Paul Williams (commentator), Australian soccer commentator for SBS and Seven Network