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Richard Dove Williams Jr. (born February 14, 1942) is a former American tennis coach and the father of tennis players Venus and Serena Williams.
Apr 25, 2024 · Richard Williams, the father and coach of Venus and Serena Williams, has faced health and legal challenges in recent years. Learn about his divorce, stroke, brain surgery, and relationship with his kids.
Nov 19, 2021 · For years during the trailblazing tennis careers of his daughters Venus and Serena, Richard Williams was an animated public presence—waving signs from the crowd, offering bombastic...
Nov 22, 2021 · We speak with tennis coach Rick Macci about the true story behind 'King Richard', where Richard Williams hired him to train Venus and Serena Williams.
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The film stars Will Smith as Richard Williams, the father and coach of famed tennis players Venus and Serena Williams (both of whom served as executive producers on the film), with Aunjanue Ellis, Saniyya Sidney, Demi Singleton, Tony Goldwyn, and Jon Bernthal in supporting roles.
AwardDate Of CeremonyCategoryRecipient(s)March 20, 2022December 11, 2021Best Equality of the SexesKing RichardDecember 11, 2021Best ActorNov 17, 2021 · King Richard tells how Richard Williams doggedly pursued professional tennis careers for his daughters, Venus and Serena. His methods may have kept them from the burnout that ends many careers.
May 1, 2024 · The film depicts how Richard Williams raised his daughters Venus and Serena to become tennis champions, despite facing racism and poverty. It also explores the challenges and controversies of his ambitious and controversial parenting style.
