- Born
- Birth nameOtis Miles
- Nicknames
- O
- Oak
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Otis Williams was born on October 30, 1941 in Texarkana, Texas, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Goodfellas (1990), Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) and The Last Dragon (1985). He has been married to Arleata Carter since January 28, 1983. They have one child. He was previously married to Ann Cain and Josephine Rogers.
- SpousesArleata Carter(January 28, 1983 - present) (1 child)Ann Cain(1967 - 1973) (divorced)Josephine Rogers(1961 - 1964) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenOtis Lamont MilesTeron Derrick
- ParentsOtis MilesHazel Louise Willams
- RelativesAllan Little(Sibling)Denise Little(Sibling)Trace Austin(Grandchild)London Price(Grandchild)Ava Derrick(Grandchild)Isabella Derrick(Grandchild)
- Baritone singing voice
- Once engaged to Patti LaBelle.
- Said that the late Melvin Franklin, The Temptations' bass singer, was his best friend within the group.
- Founder of the singing group The Temptations.
- Elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (as a member of The Temptations).
- Is portrayed by Charles Malik Whitfield in The Temptations' 1998 biographical miniseries.
- The Temptations still stand today, not in spite of those who left us, but because of them.
- [Talking about his friend, The Temptations' bass singer Melvin Franklin] Mel will be in my heart as long as I live. He will always be my partner, and in his name The Temptations will continue on.
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