Happy birthday! Paul Williams turns 86 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 86 on Saturday, Sep. 19, 2026.
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Paul Williams is celebrating his 86th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-composer-actor Paul Williams (Phantom of the Paradise, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 86th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Williams, a cultural icon

Born Paul Hamilton Williams, Jr. in Omaha on September 19, 1940, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Williams' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Paul hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Paul Williams as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 86.

Happy Birthday, Paul, you're the best!

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