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Esther Williams

Bio: Esther Jane Williams (August 8, 1921 – June 6, 2013) was an American competitive swimmer and actress. She set regional and national records in her late teens on the Los Angeles Athletic Club swim team
Born: Mon, Aug 08 1921
Birthplace: Inglewood, California, USA

Death: Thu, Jun 06 2013
Esther Williams is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid
Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid
Esther Williams would have been no older than 91 in Esther Williams: Hollywood's Mermaid as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 2024
Poster of Hollywood Legenden
Hollywood Legenden
Esther Williams was 82 in Hollywood Legenden as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Busby Berkeley: Going Through the Roof
Busby Berkeley: Going Through the Roof
Esther Williams was 81 in Busby Berkeley: Going Through the Roof as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 28 2003
Poster of Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Esther Williams was 81 in Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of The Original Mermaid
The Original Mermaid
Esther Williams was 80 in The Original Mermaid as 'Herself (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 20 2002
Poster of Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
Esther Williams was 79 in Hollywood Musicals of the 40's as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 01 2000
Poster of Glorious Technicolor
Glorious Technicolor
Esther Williams was 77 in Glorious Technicolor as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1998
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Esther Williams was 72 in That's Entertainment! III as 'Self - Co-Host / Narrator'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Tom & Jerry's 50th Birthday Bash
Tom & Jerry's 50th Birthday Bash
Esther Williams was 69 in Tom & Jerry's 50th Birthday Bash as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 30 1990
Poster of Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Dance Crazy in Hollywood
Esther Williams was 68 in Dance Crazy in Hollywood as 'Self - Actress (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1990
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Esther Williams was 63 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Esther Williams was 63 in That's Dancing! as 'From 'Bathing Beauty' (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Esther Williams was 54 in That's Entertainment, Part II as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Esther Williams was 52 in That's Entertainment! as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Esther Williams was 50 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Magic Fountain
Magic Fountain
Esther Williams was 41 in Magic Fountain as 'Hyacinth Tower'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 04 1963
Poster of The Big Show
The Big Show
Esther Williams was 39 in The Big Show as 'Hillary Allen'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 10 1961
Poster of Andy Hardy Comes Home
Andy Hardy Comes Home
Esther Williams was 37 in Andy Hardy Comes Home as 'Sheila Brooks (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1958
Poster of Raw Wind in Eden
Raw Wind in Eden
Esther Williams was 37 in Raw Wind in Eden as 'Laura'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 19 1958
Poster of The Unguarded Moment
The Unguarded Moment
Esther Williams was 35 in The Unguarded Moment as 'Lois Conway'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 27 1956
Poster of Jupiter's Darling
Jupiter's Darling
Esther Williams was 33 in Jupiter's Darling as 'Amytis'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 18 1955
Poster of Easy to Love
Easy to Love
Esther Williams was 32 in Easy to Love as 'Julie Hallerton'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 26 1953
Poster of Dangerous When Wet
Dangerous When Wet
Esther Williams was 31 in Dangerous When Wet as 'Katy Higgins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1953
Poster of Million Dollar Mermaid
Million Dollar Mermaid
Esther Williams was 31 in Million Dollar Mermaid as 'Annette Kellerman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 04 1952
Poster of Skirts Ahoy!
Skirts Ahoy!
Esther Williams was 30 in Skirts Ahoy! as 'Whitney Young'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 28 1952
Poster of Callaway Went Thataway
Callaway Went Thataway
Esther Williams was 30 in Callaway Went Thataway as 'Esther Williams (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 15 1951
Poster of Texas Carnival
Texas Carnival
Esther Williams was 30 in Texas Carnival as 'Debbie Telford'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1951
Poster of Pagan Love Song
Pagan Love Song
Esther Williams was 29 in Pagan Love Song as 'Mimi Bennett'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1950
Poster of Duchess of Idaho
Duchess of Idaho
Esther Williams was 28 in Duchess of Idaho as 'Christine Riverton Duncan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1950
Poster of The Costume Designer
The Costume Designer
Esther Williams was 28 in The Costume Designer as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 13 1950
Poster of Screen Actors
Screen Actors
Esther Williams was 28 in Screen Actors as 'Self (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 13 1950
Poster of Neptune's Daughter
Neptune's Daughter
Esther Williams was 27 in Neptune's Daughter as 'Eve Barrett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 10 1949
Poster of Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Esther Williams was 27 in Take Me Out to the Ball Game as 'K.C. Higgins'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 09 1949
Poster of On an Island with You
On an Island with You
Esther Williams was 26 in On an Island with You as 'Rosalind Rennolds'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1948
Poster of This Time for Keeps
This Time for Keeps
Esther Williams was 26 in This Time for Keeps as 'Nora Cambaretti'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 17 1947
Poster of Fiesta
Fiesta
Esther Williams was 25 in Fiesta as 'Maria Morales'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 12 1947
Poster of Till the Clouds Roll By
Till the Clouds Roll By
Esther Williams was 25 in Till the Clouds Roll By as 'Esther Williams - Signing Autographs (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1946
Poster of Easy to Wed
Easy to Wed
Esther Williams was 24 in Easy to Wed as 'Connie Allenbury'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 25 1946
Poster of The Hoodlum Saint
The Hoodlum Saint
Esther Williams was 24 in The Hoodlum Saint as 'Kay Lorrison'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 04 1946
Poster of Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
Esther Williams was 24 in Ziegfeld Follies as 'Esther Williams (segment "A Water Ballet")'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1945
Poster of Parade of Aquatic Champions
Parade of Aquatic Champions
Esther Williams was 23 in Parade of Aquatic Champions as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 22 1945
Poster of Thrill of a Romance
Thrill of a Romance
Esther Williams was 23 in Thrill of a Romance as 'Cynthia Glenn'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1945
Poster of Bathing Beauty
Bathing Beauty
Esther Williams was 22 in Bathing Beauty as 'Caroline Marie Brooks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 27 1944
Poster of Twenty Years After
Twenty Years After
Esther Williams was 22 in Twenty Years After as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of A Guy Named Joe
A Guy Named Joe
Esther Williams was 22 in A Guy Named Joe as 'Ellen Bright'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1943
Poster of Andy Hardy's Double Life
Andy Hardy's Double Life
Esther Williams was 21 in Andy Hardy's Double Life as 'Sheila Brooks'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 01 1942
Poster of Personalities
Personalities
Esther Williams was 20 in Personalities as 'Sheila Brooks (screen test footage) (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942
Poster of Inflation
Inflation
Esther Williams was 20 in Inflation as 'Mrs. Smith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 1942

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Parkinson
Parkinson
Esther Williams was 76+ in Parkinson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 09 1998
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Esther Williams was 74+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of Querida Concha
Querida Concha
Esther Williams was 71+ in Querida Concha
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 08 1992
Poster of MGM: When the Lion Roars
MGM: When the Lion Roars
Esther Williams was 70+ in MGM: When the Lion Roars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Mar 22 1992
Poster of Pebble Mill
Pebble Mill
Esther Williams was 70+ in Pebble Mill as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1991
Poster of Burt Reynolds' Conversations with...
Burt Reynolds' Conversations with...
Esther Williams was 70+ in Burt Reynolds' Conversations with... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Aug 29 1991
Poster of The Big Party
The Big Party
Esther Williams was 38+ in The Big Party as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 08 1959
Poster of The Donna Reed Show
The Donna Reed Show
Esther Williams was 37+ in The Donna Reed Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 24 1958
Poster of Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
Esther Williams was 35+ in Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre as 'Sarah Harmon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Esther Williams was 35+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Esther Williams was 34+ in The Steve Allen Show as 'Self - Swimmer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of MGM Parade
MGM Parade
Esther Williams was 34+ in MGM Parade as 'Self - Water Ballerina in 'Ziegfeld Follies' (archive footage)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1955
Poster of The Jimmy Durante Show
The Jimmy Durante Show
Esther Williams was 33+ in The Jimmy Durante Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of Reflets de Cannes
Reflets de Cannes
Esther Williams was 32+ in Reflets de Cannes as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 25 1954
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Esther Williams was 31+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of Omnibus
Omnibus
Esther Williams was 31+ in Omnibus
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 09 1952
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Esther Williams was 29+ in Lux Video Theatre as 'Vicki'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Esther Williams was 28+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest, Self - Panelist'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Esther Williams was 26+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948
Poster of Private Screenings
Private Screenings
Esther Williams will be 91+ in Private Screenings as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
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