Fun Trivia : Williams, Montel

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Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information

Williams, Montel

On what date was Montel born?

Montel Williams


July 3rd. Montel Brian Hank Williams was born on July 3, 1956 in Baltimore, Maryland.



What branch of the military did Montel join?

Montel Williams


Marines. Montel joined the USMC in 1974 and served 15 years. While he was enlisted, he learned Mandarin Chinese and earned a degree in general engineering, with a minor in International Security Affairs. He served as a special duty intelligence offer, specializing in cryptology. While stationed in Guam, Montel earned a degree in Russian.In 1975, Montel became the first black Marine to be selected to the Naval Academy Prep School.



The name of Montel's first book is titled, "_____, Get Out of My Way"?

Montel Williams


Mountain. "Mountain, Get Out of My Way" was released in the U.S. in February 1997 by Warner Books. His other works include, "Climbing Higher" (New American Library January 2004), "BodyChange" (Mountain Movers Press (June 2001), "A Dozen Ways to Sunday: Stories of Hope and Courage" (Mountain Movers Press October 2001), "Life Lessons and Reflections" (Mountain Movers Press September 2000) and "Practical Parenting" (Mountain Movers Press September 2000).



In what month is Montel Williams Day celebrated?

Montel Williams


August. Montel's hometown of Balimore, MD, announced the date of August 16th, was Montel Williams Day.



In what year did Montel announce he had MS (Multiple Sclerosis)?

Montel Williams


1999. On August 23, 1999, Montel announced to the world he had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis.



In what year did The Montel Williams MS Foundation give its first donations to help in the research of a cure?

Montel Williams


2001. Soon after Montel heard he was living with MS, he wanted to use his celebrity status to do something about it. He founded The Montel Williams MS Foundation and in April 2001, it gave its first three grants to organizations which specialize in finding a cure for MS. The organizations were, The Foundation for Neurologic Diseases at Harvard University, a comprehensive care and research center, The Nancy Davis Foundation's Center Without Walls, a collaboration of scientists at top hospitals and universities and The Karolinska-Nobel Institute in Sweden, which is a pioneer in MS research. Each organization received $100,000.



What was Montel's role on "JAG"?

Montel Williams


Lt. Curtis Rivers. Montel's first appearance on "JAG" was in the episode titled, "Above and Beyond" (November 1997). His second appearance was in the episode titled, "Rivers Run" (February 1999) and his third appearance was in the episode titled, "Real Deal Seal" (May 2000).