R. J. Williams

R. J. Williams (born July 19, 1978) is an American media and Internet entrepreneur, producer, and former child actor. He is the founder of the media company Young Hollywood.

Early life and education

Williams was born in Los Angeles, California, United States in 1978. He was educated at the Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences in Santa Monica, and attended film school at the University of Southern California.

Acting career

Williams began his career as a child actor, gaining recognition for his role as Rowdy on the beloved soap opera General Hospital. His performance earned him the Young Artist Award for best Actor in a Daytime Series at the 12th annual Youth In Film Awards.[1] Additionally he showcased his talents by portraying a young Thomas Magnum in the Emmy award-winning episode of Magnum, P.I., "Home from the Sea".

Throughout his career, Williams made guest appearances on several popular shows including Full House and Star Trek: The Next Generation, where he played Ian Andrew Troi, son of Counselor Deanna Troi in the Season 2 episode (

Young Hollywood

Williams is the founder of Young Hollywood,[3] a global digital video platform specializing in celebrity and lifestyle programming. The company creates and distributes celebrity and lifestyle programming globally; owns several leading entertainment brands, and licenses the Young Hollywood trademark internationally for a range of consumer products and services.[4]

Young Hollywood has formed strategic partnerships with major digital platforms including Yahoo, Hulu, Google, and YouTube. Notably, YouTube selected Young Hollywood as a partner for its first-ever live streaming initiative, which launched with appearances by skateboarder Tony Hawk, comedian Dane Cook, and Jackass star Steve-O.[5]

Young Hollywood collaborated with Google to launch the Young Hollywood Network (YHN).[6] As part of YouTube's $100 million content initiative, Young Hollywood played a key role in developing premium digital programming.[7]

In June 2012, Williams was featured in a BBC World News cover story highlighting this initiative and Young Hollywood's impact.[8] The Young Hollywood Network has become a "barker channel" for other new YouTube channels— introducing audiences to other YouTube stars.[9]

In recent years, Young Hollywood has partnered with tech giants such as Apple, Samsung, Roku, Amazon, and Microsoft.[10] Williams also announced the launch of Young Hollywood TV, a streaming network tailored to millennial audiences, focused on celebrity-driven content.[11] The network produces more than 500 original hours of exclusive programming annually. Plans were also announced to expand into several new content verticals including reality and scripted programming and to heavily invest in their own IP, as well as work with outside talent and creators, to continue to expand content offerings.[12]

In 2010, Williams partnered with the Four Seasons Hotel to establish full time broadcast studios at its properties across the globe with the first one launching in Beverly Hills, California.[13][14]

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birth name	Robert Jackson Williams
birth date	July 19, 1978
birth place	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
education	Crossroads High School
alma mater	University of Southern California
occupation	Entrepreneur · producer · actor
yearsactive	1981–present
website	http://www.arjayentertainment.com/ http://www.yhworldwide.com/ http://www.rjwilliamsonline.com/
known for	Founder of Young Hollywood

Early life and education

Acting career

Young Hollywood

Media career

Producing

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