Esther Williams
Birthday: 8 August 1921

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Biography

Esther Williams' youth was spent as a teenage swimming champion. She eventually was spotted by a MGM talent scout while working in a Los Angeles department store. She made her film debut with MGM in a 1942 'Andy Hardy' picture called Andy Hardy's Double Life (1942). She became Mickey Rooney's love interest in the movie, and her character was called Sheila Brooks. Following this short movie stardom was not far. MGM created a special sub-genre for her known as 'Aqua Musicals.' Her first swimming role was in Bathing Beauty (1944). Bathing Beauty was a simple movie compared to her later big splashes such as Million Dollar Mermaid (1952), co-starring Victor Mature and Walter Pidgeon. Esther Williams was often called 'America's Mermaid, ' as it appeared that she could stay underwater forever! Following the decline of the once lucrative MGM aqua musical, she attempted dramatic roles. The Unguarded Moment (1956), was an example of this new found dramatic confidence. It co-starred George Nader and John Saxon. Also, The Big Show (1961) co-starring Cliff Robertson and Robert Vaughn was another dramatic role. Overall Esther's acting skills were limited, and as a musical star in the audiences eyes, she was unsuccessful. She later retired from the movie industry in the 1960s, returning in as a star guest in That's Entertainment 3 discussing her appearance in MGM films. She is certainly remembered for bringing enjoyment, escapism and entertainment.

Biography courtesy of the Internet Movie Database (www.imdb.com).

Movie Credits
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Male Co-Stars
Who have been seen in movies with Esther Williams

• Cliff Robertson
  
• John Saxon
  
• Michael Jackson
  
• Jerry Lewis
  
• Joel McCrea
  
• John Travolta
  
• Victor Mature
  
• George Nader
  
• Robert Blake
  
• Groucho Marx
  
• Rudolf Nureyev
  

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