Stephen Williams is a Canadian

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. Williams has directed several modern-day television programs including work as a regular director on the ABC

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series '' Lost'', where he was also a co-executive producer.

Career

In 1995, Williams wrote and directed the film '' Soul Survivor'', which starred his brother

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in the main role. In 2004, he began directing on the ABC drama series '' Lost'', and later also rose to the position of co-executive producer.

Personal life

Williams is married to Jocelyn Snowdon and the couple has a daughter together, also in addition to Stephen's twin sons, Gabriel and Justis. The couple now resides in the Los Angeles area. His brother is actor Peter Williams, best known for playing the Goa'uld Apophis on ''

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Filmography

Producer

Director

Film

* '' Soul Survivor'' (1995); also screenwriter * '' Shadow Zone: My Teacher Ate My Homework'' (1997) * '' Milgaard'' (1999) * '' Chevalier'' (2022)

Television

References

External links

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