Anson Williams Net Worth (Updated 2023)

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Anson Williams is an American actor, singer, and director, from Los Angeles, California, who has a net worth of $4 million as of 2023. He rose to stardom after being cast on the popular ABC sitcom titled Happy Days in which he played the role of gullible, well-intentioned singer Warren “Potsie” Weber.

He appeared in the series from 1974 to 1984 and earned so much recognition in the entertainment industry. His outstanding role in the series earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination in the category of Best Supporting Actor – Series.

After getting success as an actor, Anson worked as a director for many television shows including “Melrose Place”, “Beverly Hills, 90210”, “Lizzie McGuire”, as well as “The Secret Life of the American Teenager”. On the 7th of July 2023, Williams revealed that he would be running for the post of Mayor in his hometown of Ojai, California.

Net Worth 2023

Name	Anson Williams
Net Worth	$4 Million
Age	73 years old
Date Of Birth	September 25, 1949
Annual Salary	$250k
Profession	American Actor, director
Gender	Male
Zodiac Sign	Libra

Early Life

Williams was born Anson William Heimlich on the 25th of September, 1949, and was raised in Los Angeles, California. His father’s name is Haskell Heimlick who lawfully changed the spelling of his household name to Heimlick. Due to treating choking victims, he changed the spelling to Heimlich.

Upon his education, Anson attended Burbank High School where he played for the track team as a captain. While studying in high school he also entered several school production and showed his acting abilities. In 1971, Anson got an opportunity to appear McDonald’s commercial which was his first work on TV.

Career

After appearing in McDonald’s ad in 1971, Anson starred in the 1972s comedy-anthology TV series titled “Love, American Style” in which he played the role of Potsie Weber. Happy Days was a spin-off of the series which was released and presented fresh characters including Richie Cunningham, Richie’s mom named Marion, and other roles.

Anson earned 2nd billing in the first season after Ron Howard who played the role of Richie. The latest season primarily concentrated on Potsie and Richie. Anson established himself as one of the prominent actors in the series and remained until the series ended. Although in the following episodes of the season, his appearances often decreased.

Breakthrough

As a singer, he released his song titled Deeply which he dropped while working on Happy Days. The song hit the Hot 100 chart reaching number 93. After getting massive success as an actor, Anson decided to pursue his directorial career.

Anson began his career by directing short movies and programs for adolescent-age children including after-school specials “No Greater Gift”, “The Drug Knot”, “No Greater Gift”, and a 1986s TV movie “Lone Star Kid”.

Williams earned success in his career and started working on some big projects such as The Pretender, Beverly Hills, 90210, Xena: Warrior Princess, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, The Legendary Journeys, and Charmed, among other television series.

After proving himself as one of the lead producers as well as directors in the television industry, he return to acting and began appearing in Happy Days. He starred in Happy Days-themed “Boy Meets World Episode” in 1996. Anson then worked as a director for an episode of Sabrina the Teenage Witch in 2003.

Business Venture

Anson managed to earn a good sum from his successful acting and directorial career, so he was able to start his own business at that time. In 1987 Willians teamed up with fellow Happy Days cast member, Ai Molinaro and launched their chain of diners called Big AI’s which unfortunately went defunct shortly after.

Williams then came up with the idea of founding a brand called Starmaker Products which is a cosmetics company. In April 2008 he appeared at the United States Patent and Trademark Office as a speaker.

In April 2011 Anson and his 4 fellow Happy Days cast members filed a $10 million breach-of-agreement lawsuit against CBS. The actors of Happy Days stated that they had not obtained merchandising payments that they owed under their agreements. On top of that, they also claimed that they didn’t receive gains from show-affiliated things.

On the 7th of July Williams revealed his main candidacy for his birthplace of Ojai, California. had told his campaign formerly while an Ojai City Council gathering on the 28th of June.

Further, Anson stated that the City of California requires supervision that encourages a cooperative group. He reportedly would begin his campaign against Betsy Stix a present Ojai Mayor, and would officially announce his candidacy by pointing the right paperwork at the California Clerk’s office on the 18th of July 2023.

Personal Life

Anson Williams and actress Lorrie Mahaffey in the later 1970s. After being in a relationship for several months the couple eventually married in 1978. The two first came to the spotlight while appearing in an episode of Potsie Gets Pinned and from that point forward their romantic relationship started.

Lorrie Mahaffey gave birth to her first child a daughter named Hannah Lily. Their married life lasted for the following 8 years and in 1986 the two separated ways after filing for divorce. Apart from their separation the two also acted in several television shows together.

In 1988 Williams began his new relationship with TV producer Jackie Gerken. The couple started their relationship and have shared three children. Gerken gave birth to kids including Gabriella, Olivia, and Stella. In 2019 Anson finally filed for divorce but he soon removed his filing stating that he and Jackie have decided to live respective lives but will be sticking together for their kids.