Esther Williams
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. Unable to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics because of the outbreak of World War II, she joined Billy Rose's Aquacade, where she took on the role vacated by Eleanor Holm after the show's move from New York City to San Francisco. While in the city, she spent five months swimming alongside Olympic gold-medal winner and Tarzan star Johnny Weissmu…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
50
Total TV Shows Credited
20
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Inglewood, California, USA
Birthdate
August 8, 1921
Death Date
June 6o 2013
Also known as
Esther Jane Williams
America's Mermaid