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Harland Williams
Stand-up comedian · actor · author · host of Harland Highway
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Who is Harland Williams?
Harland Williams (Harland Michael Williams, born November 14, 1962) is a Canadian and American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and podcaster from Toronto. Comedian Harland Williams did stand-up in Toronto for seven years before moving to Los Angeles in 1992, then made his film debut as the state trooper in Dumb and Dumber (1994). His movies and TV shows include RocketMan, Half Baked, There’s Something About Mary, Freddy Got Fingered, and Sorority Boys, plus voice roles in Robots, Meet the Robinsons, and Sausage Party. He writes and illustrates children’s books, created Disney Junior’s Puppy Dog Pals, and hosts the free weekly Harland Highway podcast.
Career timeline
- 1962Born in Toronto; grows up in Willowdale with four sisters
- 1983–84Studies animation and media arts at Sheridan College; starts stand-up in 1984
- 1992Moves from Toronto to Los Angeles
- 1993Late Night with David Letterman, which he calls his breakthrough
- 1994Film debut in Dumb and Dumber
- 1995–96Stars in the sitcom Simon
- 1997Stars in Disney’s RocketMan
- 1998Half Baked and There’s Something About Mary
- 2011Stand-up special A Force of Nature, shot on a Mojave Desert mountaintop
- 2017Creates Disney Junior’s Puppy Dog Pals (2017–2023)
Podcast & show guest appearances
35 verified Harland Williams guest appearances on other shows, newest first, each with an official full-episode link: Joe Rogan, Kill Tony, Adam Carolla and more.
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Your Mom’s House
Jigging For Squid w/ Harland Williams | Your Mom's House Ep. 882
Spears and Steinberg Podcast
Harland Williams | Spears and Steinberg Podcast
First Date with Lauren Compton
Why Do Women Start Arguments? w/ Harland Williams | First Date with Lauren Compton
Kill Tony
KT #780 – FLUFFY – HARLAND WILLIAMS – ADAM RAY (INTUIT DOME, LOS ANGELES CA)
Stand-Up On The Spot
SOTS: Harland Williams, Erik Griffin, Joanna Hausmann, Jesus Sepulveda & Jeremiah Watkins | Ep 102
Story Warz
Becky Lynch vs Harland Williams vs Mark Normand | Story Warz | Episode 098 | Temptation
Fitzdog Radio (Greg Fitzsimmons)
Harland Williams – The Most Ridiculous Fitzdog Episode Yet | Greg Fitzsimmons
The Adam Carolla Show
Harland Williams on Asparagus & Courtroom Artists
Harland Williams podcast: Harland Highway
His own free weekly podcast, where comedians and friends ride along for long, silly conversations. Harland Highway on YouTube · Harland Highway episode notes on MyShowNotes
Harland Williams movies and TV shows
Harland Williams’s most searched movies and TV shows:
- Dumb and Dumber (1994), State Trooper
- Puppy Dog Pals (2017–2023), Creator; voice of Bob
- There’s Something About Mary (1998), Hitchhiker
- Freddy Got Fingered (2001), Darren
- Spooky Buddies (2011), Warwick the Warlock
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Stand-up special
- Harland Williams: A Force of Nature (2011), shot on a mountaintop in the Mojave Desert with no audience
Harland Williams books and art
He trained in animation at Sheridan College and writes and illustrates his own children’s books, including a series about a dinosaur named Lickety Split, as well as books for adults. His books on harlandwilliams.com.
People
- Jim Carrey, who brought him to the Farrelly brothers’ attention
- Steve “Spaz” Williams, his brother, a special effects artist
- Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies, his cousin
- Adam Carolla and Tom Green, whose shows he has guested on many times
Places
- Toronto, Ontario (born; grew up in Willowdale)
- Sheridan College, Ontario
- Fort Frances, Ontario (worked as a forest ranger)
- Los Angeles (since 1992)
Products
- Children’s and adult books: harlandwilliams.com/books
- Harland Highway podcast: YouTube
- Tour tickets: punchup.live/harlandwilliams
Harland Williams FAQ
Who is Harland Williams?
A Toronto-born comedian and actor known for Dumb and Dumber, RocketMan, Half Baked and There’s Something About Mary, who also created Puppy Dog Pals and hosts Harland Highway.
How old is Harland Williams?
Harland Williams’s age is 63. He was born on November 14, 1962.
Was Harland Williams in Dumb and Dumber?
Yes. It was his film debut: he played the state trooper in Dumb and Dumber (1994).
Who did Harland Williams play in There’s Something About Mary?
The hitchhiker, an uncredited role, in the 1998 Farrelly brothers comedy.
Did Harland Williams create Puppy Dog Pals?
Yes. He created the Disney Junior series, which debuted in 2017, and voices Bob, the pugs’ owner.
Is Harland Williams married? Who is his wife?
He keeps his private life private. Wikipedia lists no spouse, so we don’t repeat names that circulate online.
Has Harland Williams been on Kill Tony and Joe Rogan?
Yes, many times. Seven Kill Tony episodes and two Joe Rogan Experience episodes are listed above.
Does Harland Williams have a stand-up special?
Yes: Harland Williams: A Force of Nature (2011), filmed on a Mojave Desert mountaintop.
Does Harland Williams write books?
Yes. He writes and illustrates children’s books, including the Lickety Split dinosaur series, as well as books for adults.
Where is Harland Williams from?
Toronto, Ontario. His father, John Reesor Williams, was a member of the Ontario legislature. He became a U.S. citizen around 2009.
Harland Williams tour dates & tickets
See Harland Williams live: the latest tour dates and tickets are on his official ticket page.
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On My Show Notes
Episodes that mention Harland Williams:
- BERT KREISCHER – Robots, GROK, stitched up gums, burning buses, butt wipes, and yes even some poetry! | Harland Highway
- Bobby Lee Returns – Harland Highway Podcast #143
- KIRK FOX gender reveal. What's it going to be? Also, a divine call with Mrs. Buttersworth's team! | Harland Highway
- SAM TALENT in a world of anarchy, Cracker Barrel, and all the crazy, nutty, things in between!
- MATAN introduces SPIDER-GIRL to the world! Also golden gopher teeth, spring rolls, and old age!
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