| Full Name |
Esther Jane Williams |
| Date of Birth |
08 August 1921 |
| Place of Birth |
Inglewood, California, USA |
| Date of Death |
06 June 2013 |
| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, USA |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
American / United States |
| Education |
Attended University of Southern California |
| Profession |
Swimmer, Actress, Businesswoman |
| Years of Activity |
Late 1930s-1963 (swimming and acting), later business activities |
| Brief Information |
Esther Williams was an American swimmer and actress. She rose to fame in the 1940s and 1950s as the star of MGM's "aquamusicals," a film genre that showcased her swimming prowess in elaborate musical sequences. Williams was instrumental in popularizing synchronized swimming and aquatic ballet through her cinematic portrayals. |