Clayton Williamson
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| Born | 1973/1974 (age 52–53)[1] Sydney, New South Wales, Australia[2] |
| Occupation | actor, podcast host |
| Known for | Starring in several Australian children's programs of the late 1980's and early 1990's |
| Television | Peter and Pompey Elly & Jools Clowning Around |
Clayton Williamson is an Australian actor. He is best known for his starring roles in several children's television series in the late 1980's and early 1990's.[1]
Career
Early career
After appearing in television commercials for Toyworld and Uncle Tobys as a young child, Williamson was cast in the 1988 ABC TV mini-series Hills End which was adapted from 1962 children's book by Ivan Southall.[3][4]
He starred as Peter in the 1988 Touch the Sun television film Peter and Pompey which aired on ABC TV.[5]
The following year, Williamson appeared in the ABC TV mini-series Bodysurfer.[6]
Alongside Rebecca Smart, Williamson starred as Julian "Jools" Trevaller in the 1990 series Elly & Jools created by Posie Graeme-Evans.[7]
In 1992, Williamson starred as foster child Simon Gunner in the series Clowning Around.[8]
Later career
Williamson is an active member of Woy Woy Little Theatre and has performed in many of the theatre's productions.[9][10][11]
Since 2022, he has hosted the podcast Yarn About You which has featured guests such as Maxine Klibingaitis, Liz Mullinar and Vivienne Garrett.[12]
Personal life
Williamson was born in Sydney and is a Kamilaroi man.[2] He is currently based on the New South Wales Central Coast.[2] He is employed by a company that specialises in services to assist young Aboriginal people.[2]
Since 2021, Williamson has served as a member of the Aboriginal committee for the annual 5 Lands Walks event on the Central Coast and has served as the organisation's vice-president of culture and community liaison.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sadlier, Kevin (5 January 1992). "The circus comes to town". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 125. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
At 18, Clayton is something of a television veteran with starring roles in Peter and Pompey and Hill's End in 1987, The Body Surfer in 1988 and Elly and Jools in 1989.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Clayton Williamson, Vice-President Culture & Community Liaison, 5 Lands Walk". 5 Lands Walk. 2025. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
- ↑ Williamson, Clayton (2025). "Creative". Yarn About You. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
1985 Toyworld commercial, 1986 Uncle Toby's commercial...
- ↑ "Hills End". The Screen Guide. Screen Australia. 1988. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
Cast: Clayton Williamson, Jason Degoiorgio, Emma Fowler, Katherine Cullen...
- ↑ Clark, Lucy (27 March 1988). "Exciting news for the kids". The Sydney Morning Herald. p. 53. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
Peter and Pompey, written by John Misto... stars newcomer Clayton Williamson as Peter...
- ↑ Larkin, John (17 August 1989). "Not a ripple as 'Surfer' takes plunge". The Age. p. 36. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
...reflected in his younger, 12-year-old self, also played very well by Clayton Williamson.
- ↑ Geddes, Margaret (13 December 1990). "These were the best for children in '90". The Age. p. 54. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
...a delightfully gentle little romantic comedy starring Rebecca Smart and Clayton Williamson...
- ↑ Enker, Debi (12 January 1992). "Kids' TV". The Sunday Age. p. 32. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
Clayton Williamson, who delivers a finely judged performance in a well-written adventure yarns about a boy's rites of passage.
- ↑ Tesch, Liesl (7 August 2018). "Paliamentary Debates". Parliament of New South Wales.
Woy Woy Little Theatre had the community audience in fits of laughter once again as we joined in to enjoy Arthur Conan Doyle's murderously funny adventure The Hound of the Baskervilles. Perfectly English Sherlock Holmes, played by James Charles, and his warm offsider Dr Watson, played by Clayton Williamson...
- ↑ "Noel Coward play opens Little Theatre year". Peninsula Community Access News. 5 February 2019. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
Kellie Martin (last seen in Sylvia) and Thomas Unger (last seen in Baskerville) are the divorced couple, with Clayton Williamson (also last seen in Baskerville)...
- ↑ "The Final Test opens new season at Little Theatre". Peninsula Community Access News. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
Joining Dave Kerslake on stage are Clayton Williamson and Kellie Martin...
- ↑ Williamson, Clay (2025). "Yarn About You podcast". Podbean. Retrieved 30 October 2025.
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