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Brian Williams (other)
Brian Williams (born 1959) is an American journalist. Brian Williams may also refer to: People Sports American football *Brian Williams (center) (born 1966), American football center *Brian Williams (linebacker) (born 1972), American football linebacker *Brian Williams (cornerback) (born 1979), American football cornerback Other sports *Brian Williams (Australian footballer) (1936–2010), Australian rules footballer *Brian Williams (sportscaster) (born 1946), Canadian sportscaster *Brian Williams (footballer, born 1955), English footballer *Brian Williams (footballer, born 1961), Trinidadian football coach and football player *Brian Williams (rugby union) (1962–2007), Welsh rugby player *Brian Williams (basketball) or Bison Dele (1969–2002), American basketball player *Brian Williams (baseball) (born 1969), American baseball pitcher Other people *Brian Williams (director), Irish-born London-based designer turned creative advertising director *Brian Williams (illustrator) (195 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams
Brian Douglas Williams (born May 5, 1959) is an American retired journalist and television news anchor. He was a reporter for ''NBC Nightly News'' starting in 1993, before his promotion to anchor and managing editor of the broadcast in 2004. In February 2015, Williams was suspended for six months by NBC for "misrepresent ngevents which occurred while he was covering the Iraq War in 2003". Four months after the lying incident came to light, the network removed him from ''NBC Nightly News'' and reassigned him as the breaking news anchor for MSNBC. In September 2016, he became the host of MSNBC's political news show, '' The 11th Hour''. Williams announced in November 2021 that he would be leaving MSNBC and NBC News at the completion of his contract the following month, when he hosted his final episode of ''The 11th Hour''. Early life Born on May 5, 1959, in Ridgewood, New Jersey, Williams was raised in a "boisterous" Catholic home of largely Irish descent. He is the son of Dorot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (director)
Brian Williams, from Dublin, is an Irish graphic designer, developer of advertising commercials, and short film director. A graduate of Dublin Institute of Technology, Williams is a winner of multiple industry awards who has worked with U2, a number of TV stations and a range of major brands. Early life Williams was born in Dublin, Ireland, and went to school at Oatlands College, a Christian Brothers school between Mount Merrion and Stillorgan. He then pursued studies in graphic design for print, TV and film at the College of Art and Design within the Dublin Institute of Technology, at Mountjoy Square. He graduated from the four year degree course in Advanced Visual Communications in 1991. Career Williams was employed as a graphic designer by the agency Works Associates, led by Steve Averill. He worked with U2 on the 1992-1993 Zoo TV tour, and the 1993 Zooropa album linked to it, in particular leading the graphic design for the album, including the digital images and layout ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rory Williams
Rory Williams is a fictional character portrayed by Arthur Darvill in the long-running British science fiction television series ''Doctor Who''. Having been introduced at the start of the fifth series, Rory joins the Eleventh Doctor (Matt Smith) as a companion in the middle of Series 5. As Amy Pond's (Karen Gillan) fiancé, Rory is initially insecure because he believes Amy secretly loves the Doctor more. Later, however, he proves to be a hero in his own right and he and Amy get married. The couple conceive a daughter aboard the Doctor's time machine, the TARDIS, while in the time vortex, but their baby is kidnapped at birth. In "A Good Man Goes to War", Rory and Amy discover their time traveller friend River Song (Alex Kingston) is actually their daughter, Melody Pond. The Doctor and River marry in "The Wedding of River Song", and Rory becomes the Doctor's father-in-law. In "The Angels Take Manhattan", the fifth episode of the seventh series, he and Amy are transported back i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Glyn Williams
Brian Glyn Williams is a professor of Islamic History at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth who worked for the CIA. As an undergraduate, he attended Stetson University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in 1988. He received his PhD in Middle Eastern and Islamic Central Asian History at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1999. An expert on history of the Middle East, he has written a number of books on Afghanistan, the War on Terror and General Rashid Dostum. His articles have been published by the Jamestown Foundation. As an expert in the country, he teaches courses on Afghanistan Afghanistan, officially the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan,; prs, امارت اسلامی افغانستان is a landlocked country located at the crossroads of Central Asia and South Asia. Referred to as the Heart of Asia, it is bordere ... at Umass Dartmouth. Books * * * * * References {{DEFAULTSORT:Williams, Brian Glyn University of Massachusetts Dartmouth faculty Li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lustmord
Brian Williams is a Welsh industrial musician, sound designer and film score composer. He is often credited for creating the dark ambient genre with albums recorded under the name Lustmord. His experimental work has been described as "not traditionally 'musical'" with "more clearly visual aspects". Biography Williams was raised in rural Wales, before relocating to London in his late teens. In London, Williams befriended Throbbing Gristle members Cosey Fanni Tutti and Chris Carter, who urged him to make his own music. He started recording as Lustmord in 1980 before joining SPK in 1982. Lustmord has extracted field recordings made in crypts, caves, and slaughterhouses, and combined it with occasional ritualistic incantations and Tibetan horns. His treatments of acoustic phenomena encased in digitally expanded bass rumbles have a dark ambient quality. Some of Lustmord's most notable collaborations include Robert Rich on the critically acclaimed ''Stalker'', Jarboe, John Bal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (surgeon)
Brian H. Williams (born 1969) is an American surgeon and Professor of Trauma Surgery at the University of Chicago. He specialises in acute surgery and critical care. Alongside his work as a clinician, Williams looks to end racial inequities in healthcare and end the American epidemic of gun violence. Early life and education Williams was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts. As a child Williams wanted to play American football for the Miami Dolphins. Williams trained in aeronautical engineering in the United States Air Force Academy and graduated in 1991. He worked as an engineer for the United States Air Force for six years. During his time in the Air Force he befriended many doctors and nurses, which made him interested in a career in medicine. At the age of 27, Williams applied to medical school. He prepared for his medical school exams by purchasing an “MCAT study guide, completed every question, and read every explanation for the answers; cover to cover!”. He chose to atten ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (Ohio Politician)
Brian G. Williams (born August 1, 1942) is a Democratic politician who served in the Ohio House of Representatives, representing District 41 from 2005 through 2011. Life and career A former educator and school superintendent, Williams moved to politics after a long career in the Akron City School System. Ohio House of Representatives When Representative, Bryan C. Williams resigned early to take another job in 2004, Republicans appointed Marilyn Slaby to a potential viable seat for Democrats. Benefitting from name recognition and a potentially good year for Democrats, Williams entered the race. He defeated Slaby by fewer than 1000 votes to take his seat. He won reelection in 2006 easily over former NFL player Tom Cousineau. By 2008, Democrats were on the verge of taking over the majority in the Ohio House of Representatives. While the hometown ''Akron Beacon Journal'' newspaper supported Williams' opponent Randy Cole, Williams won a third term, as Democrats took control ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (Missouri Politician)
Brian Christopher Williams is an American politician who is a member of the Missouri Senate from the 14th district in St. Louis County. Williams is the first African American male elected to the Missouri Senate in 20 years. Career Williams won a contested three-way primary election on August 7, 2018. Williams was elected unopposed in the general election on November 6, 2018 as a member of Democratic Party Democratic Party most often refers to: *Democratic Party (United States) Democratic Party and similar terms may also refer to: Active parties Africa *Botswana Democratic Party *Democratic Party of Equatorial Guinea *Gabonese Democratic Party *Demo .... Electoral history State Senate References Democratic Party Missouri state senators Living people 21st-century American politicians 1983 births Politicians from St. Louis County, Missouri {{Missouri-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (illustrator)
Brian John Williams (19 April 1956 – 4 October 2010) was an illustrator. Career Williams was known for his work in various fantasy magazines and novels, including the later ''Lone Wolf'' gamebooks written by Joe Dever as well as the ''Real Life Adventure'' books by Jon Sutherland. Williams also made contributions to ''White Dwarf magazine''. His ''Dungeons & Dragons'' artwork includes the adventures '' Drums on Fire Mountain'' (1984), '' All That Glitters...'' (1984), '' Where Chaos Reigns'' (1985), ''Dark Clouds Gather ''Dark Clouds Gather'' is an adventure module published in 1985 for the ''Advanced Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Plot summary ''Dark Clouds Gather'' is an adventure which involves combat between creatures in the air, and an at ...'' (1985), and '' Night's Dark Terror'' (1986). He died in his home at Shefford, UK, at the age of 54. A funeral was held on 22 October 2010. References External links * * http://www.projectaon.org/en/Main/B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (baseball)
Brian O'Neal Williams (born February 15, 1969) is a former Major League Baseball player. A pitcher, Williams played for the Houston Astros (1992–1995, and 1999), San Diego Padres (1995), Detroit Tigers (1996), Baltimore Orioles (1997), Fukuoka Daiei Hawks (1998), and Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Indians The Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. Since , they have played at Progressive F ... (2000). External links * 1969 births Living people Major League Baseball pitchers Cleveland Indians players Houston Astros players San Diego Padres players Detroit Tigers players Baltimore Orioles players Chicago Cubs players Baseball players from South Carolina American expatriate baseball players in Japan Fukuoka Daiei Hawks players People from Lancaster, South Carolina Auburn Astros players Osceola Astros pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (center)
Brian Scott Williams (born June 8, 1966) is a former American football center in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the New York Giants from 1989 to 1999. He played college football at the University of Minnesota and was drafted in the first round (18th overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. Williams is the oldest son of Robert Williams, a former quarterback at the University of Notre Dame who was also drafted in the NFL by the Chicago Bears in the 1959 NFL Draft. Williams has a son, Maxx, who currently plays tight end for the Arizona Cardinals. See also * History of the New York Giants (1979–93) * History of the New York Giants (1994–present) The New York Giants, an American football team which currently plays in the NFL's National Football Conference, have qualified for the postseason seven times since 1994. With the retirement of Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor—two of the most i ... References Living people 1966 births New York Giants play ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brian Williams (basketball)
Bison Dele ( ; born Brian Carson Williams; April 6, 1969 – July 7, 2002) was an American professional basketball player who played center for the NBA's Orlando Magic, Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons. Dele won a championship with the Bulls in 1997. He is believed to have been murdered at sea by his older brother Miles Dabord in 2002. His girlfriend, Serena Karlan, and skipper Bertrand Saldo are also presumed to have been killed by Dabord. Early life and NCAA career Williams was born on Easter Sunday, April 6, 1969, in Fresno, California, the second son of Patricia Phillips and of singer Eugene "Geno" Williams Jr. of the musical group The Platters, who later divorced. Patricia Phillips remarried and raised her two sons in Fresno until that marriage ended when Brian was in junior high. He was of African-American and Cherokee descent. As a junior in high school, he attended Bishop Gorman High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He averaged 17.3 p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
