About Keith Williams
Lived 1929 – 2011 (aged 82). Keith Williams was an Australian businessperson.
Keith Williams, (22 September 1929 – 19 October 2011) was an Australian businessman. He worked on attractions in Queensland, including Sea World, Hamilton Island and Port Hinchinbrook.
Williams was born in Brisbane on 22 September 1929. He left school aged 13 and by aged 16 had started his first business. At age 19, he made products licensed by Walt Disney in a self-built factory at Bulimba with 50 employees. Williams began his career in the 1960s with the creation of a water skiing park in Surfers Paradise. This was followed by a raceway, Sea World, and Hamilton Island, Daydream Island and Port Hinchinbrook.
Williams was an Australian water-skiing champion. He married a former TV star and later Miss Gold Coast, Thea Williams, in 1963.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Keith Williams?
Australian tourism entrepreneur
When was Keith Williams born?
Keith Williams was born on 22 September 1929 in Brisbane.
When did Keith Williams die?
Keith Williams died on 19 October 2011 in Gold Coast.
What was Keith Williams's occupation?
Keith Williams was a businessperson.
What nationality was Keith Williams?
Keith Williams was Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Keith Williams (developer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Keith Williams. https://biography.guide/keith-williams/
MLA: "Keith Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/keith-williams/.
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