Wes Williams, a renowned Canadian actor, has garnered widespread acclaim from esteemed peers and critics alike. Award-winning film director Gail Harvey praises him as one of the finest actors in the country. As an inductee into The Scarborough Walk of Fame, Wes has also received The 2003 ReelWorld Film Festival Trailblazer Award.
This talented individual will be filming season two of the gripping George F. Walker/Dani Romain series 'The Weight' in the summer of 2008, alongside notable actors such as Cle Bennett, Linda Hamilton, and Sharon Lawrence.
Wes's portrayal of Tony Bogart in "Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story" received widespread acclaim, with the film starring Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx. His extensive filmography includes appearances in "Poor Boy's Game", "Instant Star", "Four Brothers", "Soul Food", and "Paid In Full".
During the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival, "Poor Boy's Game" premiered with Wes in a supporting role and featured two of his songs on the film score. As a successful and influential Hip-Hop artist, Wes was recently selected as the guest speaker for the Governor General of Canada's Summit on Urban Arts when Her Excellency visited Vancouver, BC.
Throughout his illustrious career, Wes has received numerous accolades, including two Juno Awards, and his albums have reached gold and platinum status. His signature song "Let Your Backbone Slide" remains the only Canadian Hip-Hop single to ever go gold.
Wes is deeply committed to his community and has made a significant impact in various capacities. He continues to support several charitable organizations, including WarChild, Save The Children, Covenant House, Special Olympics, Battered Women's Support Services (BWSS),and The African AIDS Society.
