Born and raised in Southern California, R.J. Williams began his acting career as a series regular on Les feux de l'amour (1973). He went on to star in several movies of the week, numerous television pilots, and guest-starred in over 30 television series, including a recurring role on the hit show La fête à la maison (1987) and his portrayal as Rowdy on the daytime hit Hôpital central (1963). His hosting career began when he starred in the syndicated children's series Wake, Rattle & Roll (1990). After completing 130 episodes of "WR&R," R.J. took a break from his on-camera duties to further hone his behind-the-scenes skills by attending the prestigious USC School of Cinema-Television. Upon completion of his studies, R.J. formed his own production company, Arjay Entertainment, which has become the market leader in Young Hollywood-related content.