Montel Williams
Montel Williams (Montel Brian Anthony Williams) was born on June 3rd, 1956 and is currently 69 years old. Montel Williams was born in Baltimore, MD, USA. Williams attended the United States Naval Academy where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.
Montel Williams is an American actor and TV host who made his name as the host of
The Montel Williams Show, a daytime tabloid talk show that he hosted for 17 years.
At
The Montel Williams Show, he gained a reputation for his expertise in empowering individuals and addressing societal issues. In addition to winning an Emmy award for his work on TV, Williams has also found a career as an advocate, author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur.
Before he became a huge name in the media, he was in the military. He was the first African American at the
Naval Academy Prep School and served in the Marine Corps. In the military, he worked at
Fort Meade and in Guam as a cryptologic officer.
After more than 20 years in the military, he retired having risen through the ranks to become lieutenant commander. He won many honors, including a
Navy Commendation and
Meritorious Service Medals.
Montel Williams still hosts
Military Makeover with Montel on Lifetime, in which he renovates military family homes. He is also the co-host of a talk show titled
The Balancing Act, all about wellness and lifestyle.
As an actor, he has been in several shows, including
Guiding Light,
The Resident, and
All My Children.
Off-screen, he has been an advocate for animal rights, veterans’ welfare, children's issues, and diversity. He also chaired several nonprofit boards, such as the
Ann Romney Center for Neurologic Diseases and the
Fisher House Foundation.
Montel Williams published his memoir,
Mountain, Get Out of My Way, in 1996.
In the work, he shares his journey from the tough neighborhoods in Baltimore to become an enlisted man in the Marine Corps, as a graduate from the Naval Academy, and a popular TV host.
He talks of his challenges that instilled in him discipline, respect, responsibility, and restraint. He also talks of the decline of society due ot the removal of prayer, even as he combines personal anecdotes with faith-based and rooted advice on family values, resilience, and leadership.
In the year 2000, he published the work
Practical Parenting, which provides experience-based and pragmatic advice on how to parent in the contemporary world.
He draws on his media and military background, combined with the clinical expertise of Gardere, to look into the challenges of contemporary families. Through clear strategy and real-life examples, he examines the best strategies to parent amid economic and social pressures.
Climbing Higher is a work that Montel Williams published in 2005.
After experiencing symptoms for almost two decades, he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Similar to others who suffered from devastating disease, he had to deal with anger, denial, depression, and fear.
But he took advantage of his wisdom and courage to recount how he rose to meet the many challenges.
Montel Williams: F.A.Q
When was Montel Williams Born? How old is Montel Williams?
Montel Williams was born on June 3rd, 1956. Montel Williams is currently 69 years old.
Where was Montel Williams Born?
Montel Williams was born in Baltimore, MD, USA and is American.
What was the first book Montel Williams wrote?
The first book written by Montel Williams was Mountain, Get Out of My Way, published in 1996.
What was the most recent book Montel Williams wrote?
His most recently released work was The Sailing of the Intrepid on May 20th, 2025.
Are there upcoming new books by Montel Williams?
Montel Williams does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Montel Williams written?
Montel Williams has written 9 books. 8 Non-Fiction Books, 1 book in the Religious Books.