Kenneth Williams Williams wrote that he earned more in a St Ivel advert than for any "Carry On" film. He often privately criticised and "dripped vitriol" upon the films, considering them beneath him, even though he continued to appear in them. This became the case with many of the films and shows in which he appeared. He was quick to find fault with his own work, and also that of others. Despite this, he spoke fondly of the "Carry On"s in interviews. Peter Rogers, producer of the series, recollected, "Kenneth was worth taking care of because, while he cost very little—£5,000 a
Kenneth P. Williams Williams married Mrs. Ellen (Laughlin) Scott on August 20, 1920. The main-belt asteroid, 1763 Williams, was named in his honor. http://www.indiana.edu/~liblilly/lilly/mss/html/williamskp.html Lincoln Finds a General, Vol. 5. Kenneth P. Williams Kenneth Powers Williams (August 25, 1887 in Urbana, Ohio – September 25, 1958) was a professor of mathematics at Indiana University, and a ROTC commander. He is best known for his five-volume book, "Lincoln Finds a General", published from 1949–1957. Williams had intended to write seven books, but became ill and died just before Volume 5 was published. Volume 1 was reprinted by Indiana University Press, Volumes 3 and 4