Who Is Ted Williams? The Once Homeless Man to ‘Marty Supreme’ Star Alongside Timothee Chalamet

Published 01/04/2026, 8:52 PM EST

When Marty Supreme hit theaters on December 25, 2025, it instantly became the talk of the town, dazzling audiences with its quirky mix of sports, drama, and audacious comedy. The film’s buzz was amplified by its offbeat advertisements and festival premieres, creating waves that Hollywood rarely sees.

Yet amid the frenzy, one cast member quietly slipped from the spotlight, only to now bounce back, capturing attention and raising curiosity across the industry with his role and the background of where he came from.

From the shadows of a life no one expected to a spotlight beside Timothée Chalamet, Ted Williams’s rise in Marty Supreme is mysterious, captivating, and leaves curiosity around who exactly is this man?

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Breaking down who Ted Williams really is

Ted Williams, famously known as The Man with the Golden Voice, is a remarkable story of resilience and reinvention. Born in Brooklyn in 1957, Williams battled addiction and homelessness for years, living on the streets despite his extraordinary talent.

His life changed when a viral video showcased his golden voice, opening doors to fame and work. In 2025, he appeared in Marty Supreme as Ted, a worker at Lawrence’s table tennis club, proving that even after hardship, talent, and perseverance can place you center stage.

Following his breakout role in Marty Supreme, Williams continued to defy expectations, embracing projects that showcased his versatility and magnetic presence. From narrating commercials for major brands to hosting reality shows, he turned his voice into a platform for storytelling and advocacy.

Beyond the spotlight, he invests in non-profit initiatives supporting the homeless, mentoring others navigating hardship, while continuing to build an impressive list of voice-over projects that highlight his extraordinary talent.

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Ted Williams has delivered his golden voice across numerous projects, from commercials to narrations, each performance leaving a trail of curiosity about the full extent of his work and the talent behind it.

Inside the world of Ted Williams’s voice work

In early January 2011, Ted Williams’s golden voice took center stage across television and advertising, captivating audiences nationwide. He delivered a lead-in on Today and appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon and The Rachel Maddow Show, showcasing his distinctive style.

Williams also lent his voice to MSNBC’s Lean Forward campaign and Kraft’s memorable Macaroni and Cheese promotion, You Know You Love It: Dad's in the Doghouse. His reach even extended to daytime television with appearances on Dr. Phil, cementing his rise as a sought-after voice talent.

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Ted Williams’s voice work further expanded, with appearances on The Soup on January 14, 2011, and The Dish on January 16, followed by narrating the 2013 film Houseless, and voicing Pepsi’s memorable Joy of Pepsi campaign.

His film role in Marty Supreme alongside Timothée Chalamet charted a new chapter in his history, marking a remarkable return to the spotlight and proving that his extraordinary talent continues to captivate and illuminate every stage he touches.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

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