Father of actor Cole Williams.
Following his father's 1953 death, he was sent to live with relatives in Long Beach, California.
He appeared in the music video and sang in the choir on the song "Voices That Care".
He auditioned for a role on "The Monkees" (1966).
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6931 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001.
Is an avid skydiver. Has completed more the 100 jumps (as of 1980).
On December 9, 2001, he appeared as a guest in "The Muppet Show Live" performing many of the songs he'd written for The Muppets over the years. The event was part of the first annual MuppetFest fan convention (which he also attended) and a fundraiser for Save The Children.
Paul's brother, Mentor Williams, is a successful songwriter in his own right and penned Dobie's Gray's 1972 hit, "Drift Away."
Played Truman Capote in the one-man play "Tru" in 1989.
Provided music and lyrics for Garry Marshall's musical adaptation of "Happy Days." The show ran in England and Australia and opened in Los Angeles in the early part of 2006.
Recovered from substance abuse problems and became a licensed drug rehabilitation counselor. He also began an active involvement with the Musician's Assistance Programme, a non-profit organization founded to aid music-industry professionals recovery from substance abuse.
Son-in-law of Keenan Wynn.
Wrote the theme to "The Love Boat."