Montel Williams | |
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 Williams at the 2008 Tribeca Film Festival | |
| Born | Montel Brian Anthony Williams July 3, 1956 |
| Education | United States Naval Academy (BS) |
| Occupation(s) | Television host, actor, motivational speaker |
| Spouses | Rochele See
(m. 1982; div. 1989)Grace Morley
(m. 1992; div. 2000)Tara Fowler (m. 2007) |
| Children | 4 |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1974–1996 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant commander |
| Unit | Naval Intelligence Naval Security Group |
| Awards |  Meritorious Service Medal
Navy Expeditionary Medal Navy Superior Public Service Award |
Montel Brian Anthony Williams (born July 3, 1956) is an American television host and actor. He is known for hosting the daytime tabloid talk show The Montel Williams Show, which ran in syndication from 1991 to 2008. He currently hosts Military Makeover: Operation Career on Lifetime. Williams founded the Montel Williams MS Foundation after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1999. He is noted for his service in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy, from which he retired after 22 years of service.[5]
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- ^ 24 cultural icons who served in the US military: Montel Williams served in the US Navy Reserve for 22 years. Business Insider. Retrieved May 26, 2021.
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