Allan Williams was an English actor who is best known for And the Beat Goes On (1996), Imagine: John Lennon (1988), and Some Other Guys: The Story of the Big Three (2017).
Personal and Family Life
Allan Williams was born on March 17, 1930, in Bootle, Liverpool, England. He was married to Beryl and together they had two children. Williams was closely associated with Stuart Sutcliffe from the Beatles, and he felt a deep sense of loss when Sutcliffe left the band and later passed away.
Career
Williams was known primarily as the first manager of the Beatles. He met the band in his Liverpool coffee bar called the Jacaranda, helping to arrange their early trips to Hamburg. He played a crucial role in their early success, but his relationship with the band ended without a formal contract. Later in life, he published an autobiography titled ‘The Man who Gave the Beatles Away’, which was endorsed by John Lennon.
Death and Legacy
Allan Williams passed away on December 30, 2016, in Liverpool, England. His contributions to the music scene, particularly in promoting the Beatles, have left a lasting impact. He is remembered for his candid storytelling in his book, providing insight into the early days of one of the world’s most famous bands.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| And the Beat Goes On | 1996 | Vince Barron |
| Imagine: John Lennon | 1988 | Self |
| Some Other Guys: The Story of the Big Three | 2017 | Self |
| Archive Footage | – | Self |