Tommy Williams arrives at Shawshank closer towards the end of Andy's stay in 1965. Tommy is a very friendly guy. He is put into Shawshank for stealing TV's. His goofy attitude makes him easy picking for inmates to mess with him when he arrives. Tommy still needs to pass his General Education Exams. So, when Andy gets moved to the library, Tommy is told to go see Dufresne in the library to help him prepare for the exam. Through the course of Tommy's studies, he reveals a piece of evidence that could very possibly prove Andy is innocent. But, the Wardon won't have it and frames Tommy like he is escaping and he is shot out in the yard of the prison. John Travolta fits this character perfectly due to the long mullet like hair style and the side burns.