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Montel Brian Hank Williams was born on July,
3rd 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland. How tall is Montel? He is
6 feet 2 inches.
Millions of Americans know Montel Williams, the television
talk show host. His "Montel
Williams Show," is one of the most popular on the
air. He's even an Emmy winner for the most outstanding talk
show host.
How many Americans, however have known Montel Williams, the
actor, producer, author, motivational speaker to millions
of youth, counselor, award-winning Navy intelligence officer?
Maybe his life experiences have effected the type of talk
show he has. While some talk shows have topics dwelling on
sex and the extreme, Montel's shows have had topics such as
families torn apart by drugs and racism and the attempt to
reunite those families, uniting family members who have never
met each other and uniting families torn apart by unfaithfulness.
Some talk show hosts have asked leading questions in an attempt
to get people to argue on the air. Montel, on the other hand,
offers couseling sessions, drug rehabilitation programs and
weight loss programs to former guests who want the help.
Montel Williams, in his eighth season, had a wide range of
experiences before becoming a talk show host. He joined the
United States Navy in 1974. While in the force he studied
Mandarin Chinese and received a degree in general engineering,
with a minor in International Security Affairs.
He served as a special duty intelligence officer, specializing
in cryptology. While stationed in Guam, Williams received
a degree in Russian.
Williams served on board the USS Sampson during the United
States invasion of Grenada, along with his other service.
Some of the medals he received include:
an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; a Naval Expeditionary
Medal; a Navy Commendation Medal; and two Meritiorious Service
Awards (few people win more than one.)
Maybe his military service effected his later television
career, because in 1988, he began to counsel the wives and
families of servicemen under his command. Williams was then
asked to speak to Kansas City youths about leadership and
overcoming obstacles.
After that for three years he travelled the country and spoke
to teenagers, parents, teachers and business leaders. He resigned
his naval commission during the time he spoke to 3 million
teenagers.
Montel believes each person should take responsibility for
his own actions, and there is no limit to what a person can
accomplish, even if a person has been a victim of circumstances
when younger. Williams is the author of the book," Mountain
Get Out Of My Way," which teaches self respect, restraint
and responsibility.
"If you have faith you can move mountains, Williams
said on his website. "If you have faith in something
bigger than yourself--in God, community, family, whatever,
then anything is possible. Faith alone will give you the strength
to clear any obstacles in your way.
"I don't believe that things happen by mistake. If you
ask me, things happen because you make them happen."
Montel, also a father himself, believes if parents taught
children "simple restraint, we could solve half the problems
young people face today."
Montel has received other awards besides ones for his naval
service. In 1988, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce gave him its
Special Services Award. Past winners have included Ronald
and Nancy Reagan and George and Barbara Bush. He has also
won awards for helping to improve the mental health of children
through advocacy and education.
As an actor, Williams acted in the television action adventure,
"The Peace Keeper." As a prouducer, he developed
and starred in the one hour drama, "Matt Waters."
He also played a Navy Seal in "JAG" and was in "Touched
By An Angel."
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