Draft:Charlie Williams (actor)

Williams was born in Birmingham, England. He began boxing at a young age and turned professional in 2014, initially fighting in the super featherweight division before moving to lightweight.

He also competed under promoter Eddie Hearn of Matchroom and finished his career with a record of eight wins and one draw in nine bouts, remaining undefeated. In 2017, Williams became the first ever professional boxer based in Tamworth to win a professional title, securing the Midlands Area lightweight title {{Cite web |last=Lockley |first=Mike |date=2017-11-02 |title=New Midlands lightweight champion has former Westlife heart-throb in his corner |url=http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/other-sport/new-midlands-lightweight-champion-former-13848966 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Birmingham Live |language=en}}

Williams retired from boxing after citing challenges related to mental health, including anxiety and stress. He later spoke publicly about the impact of his sister’s death, which contributed to his decision to leave the sport [https://www.itv.com/news/central/2023-10-11/i-couldnt-take-it-ex-champion-boxer-says-greatest-opponent-was-his-mind].

After retiring from boxing, Williams trained in acting at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. He has also been associated with the Inspire Actors Studio in Birmingham. Williams is currently represented by Icon/Pha Actors.{{Cite web |title=CHARLIE for SALVABLE alongside Toby Kebbell, Shia LaBeouf and… |url=https://pha-agency.co.uk/news/charlie-for-salvable-alongside-toby-kebbell-shia-labeouf-and-james-cosmo |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=PHA |language=en}}

He appeared in commercials for Bet365 {{Cite web |last=Newbould |first=Daniel |date=2019-10-24 |title=Tamworth boxer packs a punch in sporting advert |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/tamworth-boxer-charlie-williams-packs-17139668 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Birmingham Live |language=en}} in 2021 and 2022. In 2025, Williams was cast in the British boxing-themed crime drama film Salvable {{Cite web |last=McCallister |first=Robson |date=2025-04-06 |title=Actor lifts lid on working with 'method' star Shia LaBeouf |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/showbiz-tv/birmingham-actor-lifts-lid-working-31354645 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Birmingham Live |language=en}} {{Cite web |title=Charlie Williams {{!}} Actor |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm14636488/ |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}, Cast by Aisling Knight and directed by Björn Franklin and Johnny Marchetta. The film features actors including Shia LaBeouf, Toby Kebbell, and James Cosmo. Williams plays the role of Ryan McShane.

The film premiered on 2 May 2025. A review in The Hollywood Reporter described the script as "subtle" and "incisive" and highlighted performances by LaBeouf and Kebbell. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/salvable-review-toby-kebbell-shia-labeouf-boxing-drama-1236202242/

Williams is dedicated to voice his support for working class actors in the arts and advocates for greater opportunities and visibility for working class actors.{{Cite web |last=McCallister |first=Robson |date=2025-04-04 |title=Birmingham actor says one group of people are being shut out of film and TV |url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/birmingham-actor-says-one-group-31353885 |access-date=2025-06-22 |website=Birmingham Live |language=en}}

• Salvable (2025) – Ryan McShane

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