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Born	Randolph Samuel Williams (1912-10-26)October 26, 1912 Colón, Panama
Died	August 11, 1980(1980-08-11) (aged 67) Jamaica
Other name	Mas Ran
Citizenship	Jamaica Panama
Years active	1930–1980
Known for	Ring Ding The Marijuana Affair A High Wind in Jamaica
Comedy career
Medium	Stand-up television radio film
Genres	Sketch comedy television comedy radio comedy pantomime satire
Subjects	Social and Human Behavior Folklore Caribbean Identity Topical Humor Family and Community

Randolph Samuel Williams (October 26, 1912 – August 11, 1980), also known as Mas Ran and Ranny Williams, was a Jamaican comedian and actor. Born in Colón, Panama, he moved to Jamaica with his mother when he was six. He hosted television shows, appeared in movies and teamed with Louise Bennett for a show.

Williams is honored at the National Heroes Park in Kingston. The Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre, which includes the Ranny Williams Amphitheatre with seating for 2,500 persons and the Louise Bennett Garden Theatre, is named for him.