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Michael Leonard Williams (July 9, 1935 –
January 11, 2001) was a well-loved British actor. 
Although best known as the husband of Judi Dench,
Williams had a distinguished career of his own, as
both a classical and a comedy actor.

Born to a Catholic family in Liverpool, he worked
as an insurance assessor before going into the
theatre as a career. His first film appearance was
in 1962, and he subsequently appeared frequently
on television (notably in Elizabeth R), and in
British films such as Educating Rita (1983) and
Henry V (1989 movie)|Henry V (1989). His many
radio roles included crime reporter George Cragge
in In the Red and its sequels, and Dr Watson in
the BBC's complete run of Sherlock Holmes
adaptations.

He married Judi Dench in 1971, and they had one
daughter, Tara (known as "Finty").  Both devout
Christians (though from different denominations),
theirs was one of the most successful showbiz
marriages, and they worked together on several
series of the sitcom, A Fine Romance, from 1981
onwards.  Shortly before his death from lung
cancer, Williams was awarded a papal knighthood.

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Michael Leonard Williams (July 9, 1935 –
January 11, 2001) was a well-loved British actor. 
Although best known as the husband of Dame Judi
Dench, Williams had a distinguished career of his
own, as both a classical and a comedy actor.

Born into an Irish Catholic family in Liverpool,
he worked as an insurance assessor before going
into the theatre as a career. His first film
appearance was in 1962, and he subsequently
appeared frequently on television (notably in
Elizabeth R), and in British films such as
Educating Rita (1983) and Henry V (1989
movie)|Henry V (1989). His many radio roles
included crime reporter George Cragge in In the
Red and its sequels, and Dr Watson in the BBC's
complete run of Sherlock Holmes adaptations.

He married Judi Dench in 1971, and they had one
daughter, Tara Cressida Williams (known as "Finty
Williams"), who is also an actor. Michael chaired
the British Catholic Stage Guild for a number of
years before he was incapacitated by illness.

Although Michael was a Roman Catholic and Judi is
a Quaker, theirs was one of the most successful
showbiz marriages, and they worked together on
several series of the sitcom, A Fine Romance, from
1981 onwards.  

Shortly before his death from lung cancer at the
age of 65, Michael Williams was awarded a
Knighthood of St. Gregory by Pope John Paul II,
which he treasured.