Harland Williams

Harland Williams is a Canadian comedian, actor and children's book author known for his offbeat, eclectic style of performing. Aside from touring regularly, Williams has appeared in numerous films such as RocketMan, Dumb and Dumber, There's Something About Mary and Employee of the Month. In 2007, he inked a deal with DreamWorks for his co-written screenplay, the animated feature Route 66.

Fast Facts

1. Born: November 14, 1962
2. Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3. Is skilled in animation and illustration
4. Has written books based on a brontosaurus creation named Lickety Split
5. Worked as a park ranger for several years early in his career
6. Recorded an album with his cousin, Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies, under the moniker of The Cousins

The Many Hats of Harland

Aside from his stand-up comedy and acting work, Harland Williams has many other skills and job functions he has fulfilled. Williams is a skilled animator, and he has applied his drawing ability on his series of children's books about a dinosaur named Lickety Split. He has also done a number of voice-acting jobs. Despite his show business resume, Williams' skills extend beyond the set and the stage: before he began pursuing a career in comedy, he was a park rangerfor several years.

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