'Trivago guy' actor Tim Williams charged with driving while intoxicated: Authorities - ABC News.

Police arrested Williams after finding him passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle stopped in a traffic lane the afternoon of April 10, 2019. Williams, a Houston native, has an acting career dating back to the mid-90s. He came to fame in his breakout role in 2016 as the spokesperson for Trivago.com.

Guy Tim Williams Trivago Guy Tim Williams' fate in Trivago commercials now lies in the hands of the numbers crunchers. No one ever said the travel business or the acting profession are for the meek.

Background: Tim Williams started his career in acting but always had a love for music. He has appeared in numerous TV shows, including Law and Order, The Cosby Show, and The Sopranos. He moved to Germany for a film role and ended up landing the famous Trivago commercial, which became a huge success.

Then, he was gone, and that sparked a ton of "What happened to the Trivago Guy?" Google searches. Now, he's back. Trivago has begun airing Williams' old spots on TV again.

For decades, one of the main tenets of commercials has been casting “relatable”-looking people. Relatable is desirable; so relatable that you look like a famously relatable celebrity - a Jonah Hill type, a Tina Fey vibe - is even better. And this leads to seeing some of the same actors again and again.

The campaign features actors and comedians Sam Richardson (Ted Lasso, Detroiters) and Ike Barinholtz (The Mindy Project, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent). The duo play hotel concierge employees at an anonymous hotel.

Tim Williams (actor)

You've no doubt seen this familiar face on your television screens. The trivago girl is Aussie-born actor and musician, Gabrielle Miller, and there's more to her than meets the eye.

Australian performer Gabrielle Miller became an internet sensation after appearing in frankly, boring adverts about the hotel comparison website. How often does she get recognised now – and has it helped her band? It's hard to explain why the Australian actor in the Trivago adverts became such a phenomenon this year.

Jonathan Goldsmith the most interesting man in the world! … and his real name is Jonathan Goldsmith. Originally featured in a small number of ads by an agency called EuroRSCG, New York, Goldsmith had small parts in shows and movies throughout his career. Little did he know that it wouldn't be his 70s until he'd reach peak fame.

For decades, one of the main tenets of commercials has been casting “relatable”-looking people. Relatable is desirable; so relatable that you look like a famously relatable celebrity - a Jonah Hill type, a Tina Fey vibe - is even better. And this leads to seeing some of the same actors again and again.