Age, Biography and Wiki
Jerry Williams (Erik Sven Fernström) was born on 15 April, 1942 in Solna, Sweden, is a Swedish singer and actor (1942–2018). Discover Jerry Williams's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 76 years old?
| Popular As |
Erik Sven Fernström |
| Occupation |
actor,soundtrack |
| Age |
76 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
15 April 1942 |
| Birthday |
15 April |
| Birthplace |
Solna, Sweden |
| Date of death |
2018 |
| Died Place |
Täby, Sweden |
| Nationality |
Sweden
|
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 76 years old group.
Jerry Williams Height, Weight & Measurements
At 76 years old, Jerry Williams height not available right now. We will update Jerry Williams's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Jerry Williams's Wife?
His wife is Britten Fernström (m. 1977–2018)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Britten Fernström (m. 1977–2018) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Jerry Williams Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Jerry Williams worth at the age of 76 years old? Jerry Williams’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Sweden. We have estimated Jerry Williams's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Jerry Williams Social Network
Timeline
Erik Sven Fernström (15 April 1942 – 25 March 2018), known by his stage name Jerry Williams, was a Swedish singer and actor.
He began his career as the lead singer of The Violents, before launching a solo career.
Williams grew up in a working-class family in Solna.
The family had a one-room apartment.
Williams' mother, a nurse, died when he was only twelve years old.
His father took care of him and his brother alone.
He was very interested in sports, and as a youngster he played football, ice hockey and was engaged in cycle sport.
He was also a member of Narva BK, a boxing club.
In his youth, Williams worked as a plumber.
In the 1960s, Williams recorded a track with English record producer Joe Meek.
The track was called "The Wonder Of Your Love".
It was never released and was found amongst Meek's tapes when he died.
It can be heard on YouTube.
Williams' music style was soul-influenced by the end of the 1960s, and the song "Keep On" became a hit in Sweden in 1969.
In 1962, Williams joined The Violents, a Swedish band that was formed in 1959 influenced by the English instrumental guitar group The Shadows.
The band had a number of line-up changes.
But when Williams joined in 1962, he became frontman and the lead singer of the band.
In 1962, Williams and the Violents released a version of "Darling Nelly Grey" as a single, which became a major hit in Sweden.
When Little Richard performed at the Star-Club in Hamburg in 1962, both Williams along with The Violents and The Beatles were opening acts.
When The Beatles toured Sweden in 1963, Williams and The Violents were the opening act.
He did his mandatory military service in 1966.
The Violents folded in 1966.
A single was released on Laurie Records #3339 in 1965 "The Wanderer" b/w "Runaround Sue", both hits for Dion in the U.S. a few years before.
He returned to rock and roll-based music in the early 1970s and performed with the band Roadwork until the early 1980s.
During the 1970s, he also toured with the band The Telstars.
In 1983, Williams made his debut as an actor in the film G – som i gemenskap.
He also acted in the musical "Cats.
In 1985, Williams was awarded a cultural award Swedish Trade Union Confederation, and in 1991 he was pictured on a Swedish stamp.
In 1986, he lost almost 2.9 million (SEK), reportedly as a result of mismanagement of funds by his financial advisor.
In 1989, Williams released the song "Did I Tell You", which became his biggest hit, and the record JW which led to him being discovered by a new generation.
A music video was also filmed for "Did I Tell You".
During this time, Williams also had the stage show act "Live på Börsen" at Hamburger Börs in Stockholm.
In the Eurovision Song Contest of 1989, he was a part of the choir for the song "En dag" which was performed by Tommy Nilsson representing Sweden.
Williams followed it up with more shows such as Live 'n Jive at Hamburger Börs in 1999, Jerka at Stora Teatern in Gothenburg and Göta Lejon in Stockholm in 2002.
As well as "Ringside" at Scalateatern in 2005, and Lorensbergsteatern in Gothenburg in 2006.
Williams was a host for Sommar i P1 on Sveriges Radio on 5 August 2009.
In 2009 and 2010 he had the show Dynamite at Rondo in Gothenburg and Tyrol in Stockholm.
He performed on the popular TV show Allsång på Skansen on several occasions.
In 2010, an art project featuring his work was exhibited at Göteborgs Konsthall in Gothenburg.
On 17 January 2013, Williams premiered his farewell tour Jerry – The Farewell Show at Cirkus in Stockholm.
