Trivago actor charged with DWI in hometown of Houston

Actor Tim Williams, 52, known as the TV commercial spokesman for Trivago.com, was arrested in Houston for DWI, according to Houston police. Actor Tim Williams, 52, known as the TV commercial spokesman for Trivago.com, was arrested in Houston for DWI, according to Houston police. Photo: Houston Police Dept. Photo: Houston Police Dept. Image 1 of / 144 Caption Close Trivago actor charged with DWI in hometown of Houston 1 / 144 Back to Gallery

Actor Tim Williams, 52, known as the TV commercial spokesman for travel website Trivago.com, was arrested in Houston on a DWI charge, according to Houston police.

HPD reported that around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Williams was found in the 8800 block of Westheimer, east of Fondren, passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle with his foot on the brake, in a moving lane of traffic.

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Police reported that Williams failed the field sobriety test and submitted to a blood draw to test for alcohol.

Court records show that Williams was ordered to have a mental health or intellectual disability assessment. He was released on $100 bond, and is set for an appearance in the 9th Court on April 17.

According to his IMDb biography, Williams was born in Houston.

He has had numerous small parts in movies and TV shows. But he is most recognized as the TV pitchman for Trivago.com

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