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United States Ted 'Golden Voice' Williams has transitioned from a renowned voice-over artist and radio personality to a motivational speaker and author, sharing his journey from homelessness to widespread recognition.
The NBA team offered Ted Williams a full-time voice-over job and a home following his viral video.
Ted Williams was officially hired by MSNBC to provide voice-overs for the network's 'Lean Forward' campaign.
Williams was hired as the voice behind Kraft Foods' new TV campaign, which launched during the 2011 Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl. He later promoted Kraft's Mac & Cheese as 'The Golden Voice of Love' and started the Ted Williams Project with Kraft.
Williams joined NECN as the official voice of the New England cable channel, working from his home studio.
Williams voiced TV commercials for Pepsi's updated 'Joy of Pepsi' ad campaign with the tagline 'We put the AHHH in cola.'
Ted 'Golden Voice' Williams is available on Cameo, a platform for personalized video messages.
Theodore Fred Williams, born on September 22, 1957, in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, developed a passion for radio early in life, inspired by a field trip at age fourteen. He served three years in the United States Army, receiving an honorable discharge, and subsequently attended school for voice acting. His career in radio began with overnight shifts at WVKO in Columbus, Ohio, where he showcased his distinctive voice on the soul music station. However, by 1986, his life faced significant challenges due to struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, leading to his dismissal from radio in 1994 and a period of homelessness. During this time, Williams faced multiple arrests for charges including theft, drug possession, escape, and robbery.
In January 2011, Ted Williams gained international attention when a video filmed by Doral Chenoweth of the Columbus Dispatch went viral. The video featured Williams, then homeless, demonstrating his remarkable voice, which led to an outpouring of support and numerous job offers. This turning point marked the beginning of his recovery and a new chapter in his career. He quickly secured voice-over work with major entities such as the Cleveland Cavaliers, MSNBC, and Kraft Foods, becoming the official announcer for the Cavaliers and contributing to national advertising campaigns. His story of resurgence was chronicled in his book, “A Golden Voice: How Faith, Hard Work, and Humility Brought Me from the Streets to Salvation,” co-authored with Bret Witter.
Since his rise to prominence, Williams has continued to work as an announcer, radio personality, and voice-over artist. He has been involved in film projects like “The Game Done Changed” (2017), “My Crazy Ex” (2014), and “Houseless” (2013), and became the official voice of New England Cable News (NECN) in 2011. Beyond his professional endeavors, Williams has dedicated himself to motivational speaking, sharing his experiences to inspire others. He founded the Ted Williams Project with Kraft, a non-profit foundation providing necessities to homeless shelters, demonstrating his commitment to giving back to the community that supported his recovery.
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