William Edwards

William R. Edwards is an American born musician and actor originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. He has loved movies his entire life and has starred in several independent films such as Billy Kwan Returns (2007), When Bandos Attack (2008), Billy Kwan: Back from the Dead (2012), and Pauahi's Legacy (2017). After moving to Hawaii in 2014 due to military service, William left active duty in 2017 and has been breaking into the entertainment industry on a much bigger scale. His most recent success was a co-starring role on the popular television show, Hawaii Five-0, where he plays the villain of season 8, episode 9. When he is not acting, William is a singer and bassist by trade and has performed all over the world with various groups including the prestigious 3rd Infantry Division United States Army Band. One of his favorite musical experiences was performing as Paul McCartney in a Beatles tribute band called "The Daytrippers" in Columbia, SC. William hopes to continue to expand acting career as more roles open up to him on both television and on the big screen. Show less «