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Who is Zak Williams? Wiki, Biography, Wife & Facts About Robin Williams's Son

Zak Williams (born 11 April 1983; Age: 38 years) is a well-known actor, model, entrepreneur, investor, manager, consultant, editor, media face, and social media personality from California, United States. He is famously known for his appearance in several films and TV series such as Slow Your Roll: Extreme Comedy, The Graduates, and others. 

He is the son of a well-recognized comedian named late Robin Williams. Zak gave a speech on July 21, 2021 (Wednesday) on what would have been the 70th birthday of his dad, Robin Williams. He revealed the pain and struggle of his father after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. 

Apart from this, he is a famous businessman and co-founder of PYM which means ‘Prepare Your Mind’. He gave suggestions related to mental health problems to the clients. Moreover, he is also a certified chef and cooks food for his family and kids. 

Williams is also a popular investor. He has invested in many companies such as Yumi, Florence Health, OpenTrack, Brandless Inc., Défoncé, The Ticket Fairy, Relief Technologies Inc., and many more. He also gave suggestions to the famous companies for the development. 

Zak Williams’ Biography (Birthday & Childhood)

Zak took birth on April 11, 1983, in San Francisco, California, United States. He is currently residing in Los Angeles, California, USA. His full real name is Zachary Pym Williams. Let me tell you that his zodiac sign as per his birthdate is Aries. 

After completing his basic studies, he enrolled himself in New York University for his studies of graduation. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature. Further, he enrolled himself in Columbia Business School for his Master’s degree in Business Administration. Apart from this, he also received a Certificate of Cuisine from Le Cordon Bleu Paris. 

Zak Williams Wiki

Full Real NameZachary Pym Williams.
Famous NameZak Williams.
Date of Birth11 April 1983.
Age (as of 2021)38 years old.
Place of BirthSan Francisco, California, United States.
Current ResidenceLos Angeles, California, USA.
ProfessionActor, Entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and media face.
Net worthUSD 14-16 Million (approx.).
ReligionChristianity. 
EthnicityWhite.
Social Media ProfilesInstagram: @zakpym
Twitter: @zakwilliams
Facebook: @zakwilliams
Zodiac SignAries.
EducationBA in Linguistics and Literature.
Master of Business Administration.
Diploma in Cooking.
School/CollegeNew York University.
Columbia Business School.
Le Cordon Bleu Paris.
NationalityAmerican. 
Height (approx.)In Feet Inches: 5′ 8″.
In Meters: 1.73 m.
In Centimetres: 173 cm.
Weight (approx.)In Kilograms: 61-65 kg.
In Pounds: 134-143 lbs.
Hair ColorBrown.
Hair LengthShort. 
Eye ColorBlue. 

Zak Williams’ Family, Parents & Siblings

Williams was born to Robin Williams (father) and Valerie Velardi (mother). Robin and Valerie got married in 1978. After 10 years of wedding, they end their relationship in 1988. Valerie Velardi remarried Ricky Fataar. 

On the other hand, Robin Williams remarried Marsha Garces Williams and Susan Schneider. Valerie Velardi met Robin while working as a bartender. Velardi is a famous dancer in California and has also performed at many places. 

ParentsMother: Valerie Velardi.
Father: Robin Williams.
SiblingsStep-Sisters: Zelda Williams & Francesca Fataar.
Step-Brother: Cody Alan Williams.

Siblings & Ethnicity 

Zak Williams was the only son of Robin Williams and Valerie Velardi. He has three stepbrothers and stepsisters. The name of his half-sisters is Zelda Williams and Francesca Fataar. Zelda Williams is a famous American actress. 

Alan Williams is his step-brother. He is also a popular actor and model of the United States. Well, Zak follows the Christianity religion and belongs to a white ethnic race. 

Who is Robin Williams and How He Died? 

Robin was a well-known comedian and actor in the United States. He was known for his versatile character and intonations. He appeared in many TV shows, movies, and stand-up comedy such as Good Morning, Vietnam, Jumanji, The Fisher King, Dead Poets Society,  Night at the Museum trilogy, and others. He also won many awards like the Screen Actors Guild Award, Primetime Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and many more. 

According to his sources, he was diagnosed with Lewy body disease due to which he faced mood swings, frustration, and anger. He ended his life on 11 August 2014 at his home in Paradise Cay, California, USA. 

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Zak Williams’s Tribute to His Father on His 70th Birthday 

On July 21, 2021 (Wednesday) Zak posted an image on Instagram and wished Robin a ‘Happy Birthday’. He said that he lives in their spirits and memories. Apart from this, he also paid tribute to him with a speech on the podcast of ‘The Genius Life’ on the same day. He said that:-

Dad, I want you to know that your spirit lives within us. Our family will celebrate your birthday today in a grand way”

He revealed that his dad was facing a lot of frustration and discomfort because of his disease. Zak added that his father took proper medications which sometimes results in better and sometimes it just didn’t even work. He was also feeling sorry for not being able to spend enough time with his father during his last days.

Zak Williams’ Wife & Girlfriend

Zak Williams was married to Alex Mallick-Williams in 2008. After staying together for around 10 years, the couple got separated in 2018. The reason for their divorce is still under the curtain. They don’t have any children together. 

Children (Son & Daughter)

Williams was in a relationship with Olivia June. She is a successful entrepreneur and the owner of the ‘Hey Vina’ corporation, which supports global women’s empowerment. The couple got married on 10 October 2020. They live happily together with their family. 

The two welcomed their son on 22 May 2019 and named him McLaurin ‘Mickey’ Clement Williams. Moreover, recently, the couple became parents of a gorgeous daughter named Zola June Williams. While describing his son’s age, he said that:-

This is four years sober. If someone would have asked me four years ago if I thought life could get this good, I wouldn’t have believed it”

Career (Profession & Lifestyle)

Williams According to his LinkedIn profile, in 2003, he started doing work as an assistant producer at Electronics Arts. After working for around 4 years, he joined Always Hungry NY as an editor. He has also served the position of consultant at Primary creative and director of marketing at Moon Express. He has done multiple jobs in his career. 

As an Investor and Advisor 

Zak began his work as an investor in February 2017 with Beboe Company, which is acquired by GTI. In the same year, he also invested in Brandless incorporation for 3 years. He worked as an advisor and investor at Défoncé, Florence Health, Crossing Minds, etc. 

Moreover, he worked as an investor at Yumi, The Ticket Fairy, Bloom Farms, Relief Technologies, and others. Similarly, he worked as an advisor at Fizz.io, Antler, Journify, Loop, Humanity, and many more. Let me tell you that he is currently investing in some companies like Pattern, Open Track, Framework, and Open Nest. 

As an Entrepreneur

In 2019, he founded a company along with his wife, Olivia June, named PYM (Prepare Your Minds). As per the reports, he started this company to leave his habit of consuming alcohol. Well, he provides suggestions and food supplements to get relaxation from stress, anxiety, and mental illness. 

PYM products are certified by professional doctors and include Amino Acids, which are good for health. These include natural products. Apart from this, Williams also supports his wife, Olivia June, in his business of ‘Hey Vina’, which is a women’s friendship app. 

As an Actor 

As per Williams’s IMDB profile, he debuts his career in 2007 with a comedy film named ‘Slow Your Roll: Extreme Comedy’, directed by Anthony Maddox. He played the supporting role along with Sam Ghosh, Dennis L.A. White, and Victor Cruz. In 2008, he got a chance to feature in ‘The Graduates’ film. He acted as Mike Resniski in this film. 

The other entertainers of the film are Blake Merriman, Josh Adam Davis, Holly Lynn Ellis, Rob Bradford, Lena Hall, Tom Cryan, and others. Zak has also worked in other TV series and documentaries like Entertainment Tonight, The Sad Life of Hunter Keith, Good Morning America Weekend Edition, Extra with Billy Bush, The Me You Can’t See, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, and others. 

What is Zak Williams’ Net Worth?

Zak is earning a huge amount of money from his multiple jobs. He would be getting around USD 30-40k (approx.) from his investments and advisory job. He also gets well paid from his acting profession estimated at USD 15-20k (approx.). 

He receives a constant amount from his business, which could be around USD 40-45k (approx.). He is living a lavish life in a posh house with his wife and children. According to an estimate, his net worth is estimated at $14-16 million USD approximately. 

9 Facts You Need To Know About Zak Williams

  • In June 2021, he celebrated Memorial Day and also posted on his Instagram account. 
  • Zak thanked her stepmother Marsha Garces Williams to take care of him as his son.
  • In first October 2020, he and his family were honored with the 4th Annual Robin Williams Legacy of Laughter Award during AMPLIFY CHANGE. 
  • The famous entrepreneur mostly travels to different cities along with his wife. 
  • His official IG profile has 22.5k followers and 38 posts as of July 2021. 
  • He loves to enjoy many festivals such as Christmas, Halloween, and others. 
  • Williams takes proper care of his family and children.
  • He likes to cook healthy and yummy food items for his family.
  • Zak Williams often goes to the beach sides with his wife and children.

Images Sources: IMDB, Google, and Instagram account.

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Update: 2024-07-09