Andy Williams

American singer, actor and TV host. Brother of Dick Williams. Married to Claudine Longet from 1961 until their divorce in 1975. Born December 3, 1927 in Wall Lake, Iowa, United States. Died September 25, 2012 in Branson, Missouri, United States. Andy Williams recorded 18 Gold and three Platinum certified albums during his career. He had his own TV variety show from 1962–71 in which he performed with Michael Jackson, Bobby Darin, Ray Charles, Elton John, Linda Ronstadt, Ella Fitzgerald, Simon & Garfunkel, artist 92815, Shirley Bassey, Bing Crosby, The Osmonds, Dusty Springfield, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Carpenters, Jack Benny, Bette Davis, Dean Martin, Julie Andrews, Bob Hope, Ronald Reagan and many other stars. He also owned the Moon River Theatre in Branson, Missouri. He founded the label Barnaby Records in 1963.