With his rugged good looks and casual demeanor, Tim Williams has won the hearts of travelers in search of affordable accommodations in countless commercials for Trivago. Unfortunately, it looks like Tim might be a bit too casual in his attitude toward consuming adult beverages and operating a motor vehicle. TMZ is reporting today that Williams was arrested — at 3:15 pm!!! — on Wednesday after Houston police found him passed out behind the wheel. Fortunately, Williams’ foot was firmly planted on the brake when he lost consciousness. According to TMZ, Williams was given a field sobriety test “which he bombed,” and was then taken into custody. During his time behind bars, Williams submitted to a blood test. It’s unclear what the results were or whether or not he took a Breathalyzer. Williams posted bond and was released after a few hours, but in all likelihood, his legal headaches are just beginning. As for the future of his employment with Trivago — that remains seriously in doubt: “At this stage, we do not have the full details of the situation, but we want to make clear that Trivago treats such incidents very seriously and strongly condemns drinking and driving which poses a risk to others and goes against the Trivago culture,” an official statement from the company reads. Setting aside the hilarity of the phrase “goes against the Trivago culture” (and the idea that doing so is as egregious as threatening lives), it’s a serious statement, and it sounds as though Williams is sure to suffer some form of discipline, possibly even termination. Williams has been a working actor since the mid-’90s and his credits include roles on The Sopranos and in the movie Valkyrie . But it was his role as the Trivago Guy that brought Williams national attention. Far more than the tyipical commercial spokesman, Williams brought a roguish and unexpected sex appeal to his ads for the online travel company, and at this point, he’s essentially the face of the brand. Obviously, Williams’ transgression is a serious one, and he deserves to be punished — still, we’d be more than a little bummed if this were the end of the Trivago Guy. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

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Tim Williams: Trivago Guy Arrested For DUI After Passing Out Behind the Wheel!

With his rugged good looks and casual demeanor, Tim Williams has won the hearts of travelers in search of affordable accommodations in countless commercials for Trivago. Unfortunately, it looks like Tim might be a bit too casual in his attitude toward consuming adult beverages and operating a motor vehicle. TMZ is reporting today that Williams was arrested — at 3:15 pm!!! — on Wednesday after Houston police found him passed out behind the wheel. Fortunately, Williams’ foot was firmly planted on the brake when he lost consciousness. According to TMZ, Williams was given a field sobriety test “which he bombed,” and was then taken into custody. During his time behind bars, Williams submitted to a blood test. It’s unclear what the results were or whether or not he took a Breathalyzer. Williams posted bond and was released after a few hours, but in all likelihood, his legal headaches are just beginning. As for the future of his employment with Trivago — that remains seriously in doubt: “At this stage, we do not have the full details of the situation, but we want to make clear that Trivago treats such incidents very seriously and strongly condemns drinking and driving which poses a risk to others and goes against the Trivago culture,” an official statement from the company reads. Setting aside the hilarity of the phrase “goes against the Trivago culture” (and the idea that doing so is as egregious as threatening lives), it’s a serious statement, and it sounds as though Williams is sure to suffer some form of discipline, possibly even termination. Williams has been a working actor since the mid-’90s and his credits include roles on The Sopranos and in the movie Valkyrie . But it was his role as the Trivago Guy that brought Williams national attention. Far more than the tyipical commercial spokesman, Williams brought a roguish and unexpected sex appeal to his ads for the online travel company, and at this point, he’s essentially the face of the brand. Obviously, Williams’ transgression is a serious one, and he deserves to be punished — still, we’d be more than a little bummed if this were the end of the Trivago Guy. View Slideshow: 31 Celebrities Who Have Been to Rehab

Link:
Tim Williams: Trivago Guy Arrested For DUI After Passing Out Behind the Wheel!