Draft:Kamaria Williams

Kamaria Williams

Early Life and Education Kamaria Williams is an American actor and stunt performer, born and raised in New York, NY. They grew up in a culturally diverse family with American Southern heritage. From a young age, Williams developed a passion for acting and pursued formal training at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where they earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Theatre and Drama. Williams honed their craft at Stella Adler Studio of Acting and Stonestreet Studios. They later attended the University of Southern California Gould School of Law, specializing in Entertainment Law.

Career Williams' career spans across television, film, theater, and voice-over work. They gained recognition for their roles in Rutherford Falls and For the Love of Jason (AMC/ALLBLK). Their performance in the short film Khoj led to it being shortlisted at the Cannes Film Festival and advancing to the semi-finals of the Student Academy (Awards). ​ In addition to acting, Williams is a martial artist, specializing in boxing and Muay Thai, and has performed as a stunt double in an Indie Action Film. Their physicality has also been featured in commercials for well-known brands, such as Weight Watchers, and in high-profile campaigns for BBC World News. Williams has voiced multiple commercial campaigns for brands such as Weight Watchers, Music Choice, BBC World News, Viacom/BET, and more.

Personal Life Williams identifies as non-binary and uses they/them pronouns. They are passionate about martial arts, and regularly train in boxing and Muay Thai. Williams is an avid supporter of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills outside of their professional life. Kamaria has also volunteered for various Non-Profits such as Statement Arts and The Simon Community in London, U.K. Having visited over 30 cities in 23 countries, their global travels have shaped their outlook on life and artistic expression.

Awards and Recognition Manhattan Borough President Award for Academic Excellence Dr. Seth Spellman Achievement Award Honorable mention for screenwriting at the Big Apple Film Festival Screenplay Competition (Spring 2023)​

Filmography Rutherford Falls (TV Show) For the Love of Jason (AMC/ALLBLK, Season 2, Episode 1) Khoj (Short Film, Cannes Film Festival shortlist and Academy Awards semi-finalist)

Commercials and Voice Work Williams' extensive work in commercials and voice-over includes campaigns for: Weight Watchers BBC World News Dizzy’s Club, Jazz @ Lincoln Center Viacom/BET NYC Health, Suicide Prevention

References

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Weight Watchers Article [1]

Weight Watchers Commercial [2]

BBC World News [3]

IMDb Profile for Rutherford Falls [4]

Actors Access Profile [5]

The Cynical Owl Article [6]

  1. ^ Mahoney, Sarah. "Know your why, set your goals: This might be the most important part of your journey". Weight Watchers.
  2. ^ Harpoon Pictures. "Weight Watchers - "Kamaria Williams"". Vimeo.
  3. ^ Chris Church. "BBC WORLD NEWS US BRAND TRAIL". Vimeo.
  4. ^ "Rutherford Falls". IMDb.
  5. ^ "Kamaria's Professional Resume". Actors Access.
  6. ^ "You Know Them! : Meet Kamaria!". The Cynical Owl. 6 June 2013.