Guy Williams (comedian)
Guy Williams | |
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| Born | Guy Malachi Jones Williams 19 September 1987 Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Education | Nelson College |
| Alma mater | Victoria University of Wellington |
| Employer | MediaWorks New Zealand |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)[1] |
| Comedy career | |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
Guy Malachi Jones Williams (born 19 September 1987) is a New Zealand comedian and television personality sometimes known as Guy Williams from Nelson. He is currently a host on Jono & Ben at Ten Show and The Edge Afternoons with Guy, Sharyn and Clint.
Early life
Williams was born in Christchurch, and moved to Nelson when he was twelve months old.[2] He was educated at Nelson College from 2001 to 2005, and was a member of the school's 'A' basketball team from 2003 to 2005.[3] He then attended Victoria University of Wellington, from where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in political science in 2011.[4][5]
Career
In 2012, Guy Williams started at Jono and Ben at Ten as a presenter.
On 15 January 2014, it was announced that Williams would join The Edge in a new radio show, The Edge Afternoons with Guy, Sharyn & Clint with Sharyn Casey and Clint Roberts.[6] In March 2014, Williams was selected by TV Guide magazine as New Zealand's Sexiest Male Television Personality, beating Shortland Street's Benjamin Mitchell, who had won the award for several years beforehand.
References
- ^ Guy Williams, Sharyn Casey and Clint Roberts (21 October 2014). "Guy, Sharyn, and Clint's Podcast for Tuesday Oct 21st 2014" (Podcast).
{{cite podcast}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help); Missing or empty|url=(help) - ^ Guy Williams, Sharyn Casey and Clint Roberts (2 September 2014). "Guy, Sharyn, and Clint's Podcast for Tuesday Sept 2nd 2014" (Podcast). Event occurs at 14:40. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
- ^ "Roll of graduates". http://www.victoria.ac.nz/. Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 6 November 2013.
{{cite web}}: External link in|website= - ^ Cawston, Rebecca (25 April 2013). "Williams on a roll laughing at all things Kiwi". Bay of Plenty Times.
- ^ http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1401/S00187/comedian-guy-williams-joins-the-edge.htm
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