Marshall Williams

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Marshall Williams
Born (1989-07-31) July 31, 1989 (age 34)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active2005–present
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)

Marshall Williams (born July 31, 1989) is a Canadian actor and model. He is best known for his role as Spencer Porter on Glee , and Albert Banks in How to Build a Better Boy .

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Life and career

Marshall Williams was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba. [1] Williams was a contestant on Canadian Idol in 2007 and 2008. [1] As a model, he has worked with Abercrombie & Fitch, Hollister, Diesel, Mattel, and M.A.C. Cosmetics, in addition to walking the runway in both Toronto Fashion Week and Los Angeles Fashion Week. In his latest TV movie, Williams stars in the Disney Channel Original Movie, How to Build a Better Boy , as Albert Banks. [1] Williams also starred in the sixth and final season of Glee , in which he played Spencer Porter, a member of the McKinley High School football team who joins the glee club. [2]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2005Bobby SpeakingBoot MakerDirect-to-video film
2010 High Society Marshall WilliamsEpisode: "Page Sixed"; uncredited[ citation needed ]
2010 Being Erica Frat Brother (Frat)Episode: "Two Wrongs"
2011 Alphas High School GuyEpisode: "Never Let Me Go"
2011 Desperately Seeking Santa Male ModelTelevision film
2012 Really Me Cowboy StudentEpisode: "Cooper Collegiate"
2012 Todd and the Book of Pure Evil BoyceEpisode: "B.Y.O.B.O.P.E."
2012 My Babysitter's a Vampire TadEpisode: "Flushed"
2013 Saving Hope JustinEpisode: "I Watch Death"
2013Pete's ChristmasMike BronskiTelevision film
2014 How to Build a Better Boy Albert BanksTelevision film (Disney Channel Original Movie)
2014HeadcaseAgent DoneganFilm
2015 Glee Spencer PorterRecurring role (season 6), 11 episodes
2019; 2021 When Hope Calls Sam TremblayRecurring role (season 1, 6 episodes); Main role (season 2, 2 episodes)
2019 Stand! Stefan SokolowskiFilm
2020 Amazing Winter Romance NateTelevision film (Hallmark)
2020 Follow Me to Daisy Hills BlakeTelevision Film (Hallmark)
2020 Sincerely, Yours, Truly Josh BurnsTelevision Film
2020 Pamela & Ivy MuggerFilm (Short)
2021 Scented With Love RyanFilm
2022 Exile Cole
2023The Jingle Bell JubileeNateTelevision film

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