Who is Cody Alan Williams?

Cody Alan Williams is an assistant director, but probably best known as the youngest son of the late actor and comedian Robin Williams. He was born under the Zodiac sign Sagittarius on 25 November 1991 in New York City, USA. As of 2022, he is 30 years old, and holds American nationality.

Early life and Education

Cody’s mother is Marsha Garces, a film producer and philanthropist, who worked closely with his father, initially Robin’s personal assistant, and later became a producer for a number of his movies, including “Mrs Doubtfire,” “Patch Adams” and “Jacob the Liar.”

Considering that Cody has led a very private life, rarely making public appearances, not much is known about his life. He was raised in New York, where he attended a private high school, and in an interview, his father disclosed that he studied music production.

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How did his parents meet?

Reportedly, Robin met Marsha in 1984, after being employed as a babysitter for Robin’s first son Zachary whom he had with his first wife, Valerie Velardi. After his divorce from Valerie in 1988, Robin and Marsha married the following year, however, in 2008 Marsha filed for divorce over irreconcilable differences, which was finalized in 2010.

His Siblings

Cody has an older sister named Zelda Williams, and half-brother Zachary Zak Williams. Zelda followed in her father’s footsteps and launched a career as an actor, director and producer. She is best known for her voice roles in animated movies and series such as “The Legend of Cora,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and her portrayal of Drew Reeves in the series “Dead Summer.” Regarding her personal life, Zelda is bisexual, disclosing on her Twitter account in 2021 that she has aphantasia, which manifests as an inability to create mental images voluntarily.

Cody’s half-sibling Zachary, from his father’s marriage to Valerie Velardi, is an entrepreneur, the owner and CEO of the company entitled “Pym,” which sells “mood chews”- gummies with amino acids ‘that target the body’s hormone levels to manage stress and anxiety’. Talking to a media outlet, he disclosed the idea behind the company, explaining that his father’s death had a major influence, saying: ‘I found myself depressed, anxious, traumatized. I was self-medicating with alcohol and cannabis. After I got sober, I was looking for a healthier way to cope. My brain still needed something to bring itself back to the center.”

Career

Unlike his father and his sister, Cody chose to work behind the camera rather than in front of it. In 2012 he was a second assistant director in the sports drama movie “Troubles with the Curve,” starring Clint Eastwood, John Goodman and Amy Adams, and during the same year he was credited for his work on the sex/comedy movie “American Reunion”.

In 2014, he appeared in an episode of the TV series “Inside Edition,” his only on-screen appearance.

According to his IMDB page, he has been credited as an assistant director for a number of other high-profile movie projects, such as “Captain America: Civil War” (2016), “Spider-Man: Homecoming” (2017), and “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2, Black Panther” (2018) among others. 

Public Appearances

As a very private person, Cody rarely makes public appearances and doesn’t share information about his life with the media, with a few exceptions. In 2010, he showed up at the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation gala at New York Marriot Marquis, alongside his sister Zelda and mother Marsha. His last public appearance was in 2014, following his father’s unfortunate death, seen in front of his mother’s home in San Francisco, waiting and greeting friends and family.

Personal life

Cody is a married man; on 21 July 2019, he tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Maria Flores in California, on his late father’s birthday. Similar to Cody, Maria is also a very private person, and not much is known about her.

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While Cody remained thigh-lipped regarding his special days, his sister couldn’t contain her excitement, and she wrote on Instagram :‘To Maria and Cody, you are a light in all of our lives. I’m so grateful to have paid witness to your love over the years, to have watched you grow and care for each other. You were already part of the family in my eyes, but now there’s an official slip of paper somewhere that agrees!’

Cody has a very close bond with his two siblings, and is featured on their social media from time to time.

What is his net worth?

Given that information on his professional life is scarce, it’s hard to establish his exact net worth. However, it is known that Robin left his entire estate worth $100 million to his three children, Cody, Zelda, and Zachary, which suggests that Cody’s share is in the region of $30 million.

Physical stats and Trivia

Cody’s 5ft 11ins tall (180cm) and weighs around 170lbs (78kgs). His hair is dark brown, further adorned with blue eyes.

He is a great fan of music, which is evident considering he studied music production. Even though he’s not active on social media, his sister likes to share information about herself and her family, and referred to Cody as a ‘musician’ and ‘teacher’ in an Instagram post.

Is he active on social media?

Cody is not engaged on any social media platform, and doesn’t use Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

Briefly about Robin Williams

Robin McLaurin Williams, widely regarded as one of the best comedians of all time, is a household name and recipient of numerous accolades, including an Academy Award, six Golden Globe Awards, and five Grammy Awards.

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Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, he was born to Robert Williams, a senior executive at Ford, and Laurie, a fashion model. He attended Claremont McKenna College, where he took his first dab at improvisational comedy. Later, Robin enrolled at the College of Martin to study acting, then transferred to the prestigious Juilliard School in New York.

He then moved to California and began his career as a comedian, performing in comedy clubs in the early ‘70s. However, it didn’t take long for Robin to switch to TV, and he started landing minor roles in a number of TV series such as “The Richard Pryor Show,” “Happy Days”, and” Laugh-In”.

Robin rose to fame after landing the role as Mork in the sitcom “Mork & Mindy,” which ran from 1978 to 1982, which gave him the opportunity to display his acting versatility and improvisational skills, emerging as a major star and paving the way for his film career.

Bouncing between minor roles in movies such as “Popeye”(1980) and “The World According to Garp”(1982), Robin scooped his first notable movie part, portraying a military disc jockey in war comedy “Good Morning Vietnam.”

In 1989 he further cemented his path to stardom by playing an English teacher in the critically acclaimed teen-comedy drama “Dead Poets Society”, and in the ’90s, he won the audience’s hearts playing the titular role in the comedy-drama movie “Mrs. Doubtfire” (1993).

His next notable role came in 1997, when he portrayed a psychiatrist in the drama film “Good Will Hunting” alongside Matt Damon, winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

Building his profile, Robin took both comedic and serious roles, starring in several projects over the next decade, including the movie “One Hour Photo” (2002), stand-up special “Robin Williams: Live on Broadway” (2002), and “Night at the Museum” (2006).

In 2011 he made his Broadway acting debut in the comic drama “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo.” Two years later, he continued to star in movies such as “The Big Wedding” (2013), “The Cray Ones” (2014), and “The Angriest Man in Brooklyn (2014).

In addition to his prolific acting career, he was very involved with various charities, including Comic Relief and Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. In August 2014, he committed suicide. Following his autopsy, it was established that he suffered from Lewy body disease, a form of dementia that causes changes in behavior, sleep, and cognition, of which he was apparently aware.

Who is Tess Sanchez?

Tess is a casting director, but perhaps best known as the better half of the famous actor and comedian Max Greenfield. He’s probably best recognized for his recurring roles in “Veronica Mars”, “New Girl”, and “Ugly Betty”. Tess was born under the Zodiac sign Virgo on 4 September 1980 in Los Angeles, California USA. As of 2022, she’s 41 years old and holds American nationality. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and children.

Early life and Family

Nothing is known about her family background, and early life; throughout her adult life, she’s kept her private matters away from the public eye.

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Regarding her education, she attended the private Woodbury University, Burbank California, graduating with a degree in Business Management, Marketing and Related Support Services.

Career

She launched her career in 1998, working as a producer’s assistant on the comedy series “The Secret Diary of Diamond Pfeiffer”, then kicked off the new millennium by finding employment at WB Television Network in the Talent and Casting Department.

In 2000, Tess served as a casting assistant/consultant for the adventure/drama movie “Cast Away” starring Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, and Paul Sanchez. The film follows a FedEx employee who ends up stranded on an island following his ‘plane’s crash, and undergoes a severe physical and mental transformation.

She worked at WB Television Network from 1998 to 2007, when she moved on to Fox Broadcasting Company, landing a better position as the head of the casting department.

Focusing on TV projects, she served as a casting director for several series and made-for-TV movies, including “Revenge”, “The Untitled Rob Roy Thomas Project”, and “Do Not Disturb”. She then helped with casting for the series “Kath and Kim”, “10 Things I Hate About You”, and “Melrose Place”. In 2011 Tess was hired to find actors for several Fox shows, including “New Girl”, and reportedly helped her husband Max Greenfield land the role of Winston Schmidt.

Talking of her other and more recent projects, Tess has served as a casting director for popular shows such as “Empire”, “Gotham” and Brooklyn Nine-Nine”.

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Personal life

According to reports, Tess and Max met in 2003 at a Hollywood bar. At the time, Max was an unemployed actor having drinks with his friends, while Tess was in the company of her girlfriends. Max approached and asked for her number, and after two dates, he won her over with the CD mix entitled “Cool Jams”. Tess disclosed, laughing: ‘He actually said, ‘I have this extra one, if you want it.’

After dating for five years, they tied the knot in 2008 in a private ceremony. In January 2010, they welcomed their first child, a girl they named Lily Greenfield, and in August 2015, Tess gave birth to a son they named Ozzie James Greenfield.

The fact that they started from scratch and built their careers together helped their union, Tess said: ‘We were there to root each other on.

We started on a level playing field and got to ride the highs and lows together.’ As they revealed, the secret to a happy marriage is setting priorities, and good communication

Talking to the “Parents” media outlet, she and Max discussed parenthood and managing their busy careers with two children, Tess revealed: ‘By the time Ozzie was born, Max was pulling crazy hours on “New Girl”, so I was the one who was up all night. I really wish someone had told me you could have one second child or ten, it’s like two complicated life. One is a job two is a career. There is not part-timing it with two kids.’

Physical Stats and Hobbies

She is 5ft 6ins tall (168cm) and weighs around 143lbs (65kgs). Her natural hair is dark brown, further adorned with brown eyes.

In an interview, she disclosed that in her free time, she likes to watch the observational documentary series “The Dog House” with her family, and they also adore listening to the musical “Hamilton” and singing along.

Tess and her husband are philanthropists, and over the years have supported and worked with various non-profit organizations, including “Young Storytellers Foundation”, which helps inspire children to be creative and confident.

They’re also huge animal lovers, and own a dog named Joey.

Tess is a member of the community platform entitled “Jane Club”, which offers educational, inspirational, and transformative gatherings. This private membership club focuses on inclusivity and working moms – in simple words, it’s a community that cares for women who care for everyone else.

Would you like to know her net worth?

As of 2022, her estimated net worth is around $1 million, earned largely through her career as a casting director. On the other hand, her husband’s net worth is around $4 million.

Is she active on social media?

Her Instagram account has over 35,000 followers. It appears that she doesn’t use Twitter, Facebook, or TikTok.

Briefly about Max

Max was born into a Jewish family, and spent most of his childhood and formative years in New York. After matriculating from Dobbs Ferry High School in 1998, he began pursuing a career as an actor, making his TV debut in 2000 in three episodes of the anthology series “Underdressed”.

After minor roles in series such as “Boston Public” and Gilmore Girls”, he made his movie debut in 2005, portraying Ethan Stuckman in the comedy film “What do We Eat?”. During the same year, he landed a recurring role in the critically acclaimed mystery series “Veronica Mars”.

His first lead role came in 2006, portraying Kyle Brewster in the short-lived sitcom “Modern Men”, which ran for just one season. Focusing on his career on TV, he was cast as Nick Pepper in the well-known comedy-drama series “Ugly Betty”, appearing in eight episodes, then made one-episode appearances in a number of shows, including “Castle”, “Kath & Kim” and “Hot in Cleveland”.

In 2011 he scooped his most notable role as Winston Schmidt in the comedy-drama series “New Girl”, alongside Zoe Deschanel, Jake Johnson and Lamorne Morris.

Upon premiering, the show caused quite a commotion and drew a huge number of viewers, becoming the highest-rated fall debut for a Fox scripted show; it ran for eight seasons through 2018.

Max’s portrayal of a confident ladies’ man and a successful marketing associate landed him several nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy, and People’s Choice Award among others. While filming “New Girl”, he appeared in more than 10 movies, such as “They Came Together”, “Veronica Mars”, and “A Futile and Stupid Gesture”.

He also continued appearing in numerous TV shows, such as “The Mindy Project”. “American Horror Story: Hotel”, and “Will and Grace”. From time to time, Max switched from usual roles to voice characters in animated movies and series such as “Ice Age: Collision Course”, “Bob’s Burgers”, and “Robot Chicken”.