Cindy Williams

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.3317

Gender

Female

Birthday

22-Aug-1947

Age

(78 years old)

Place of Birth

Los Angeles, California, USA

Also Known As
  • Cynthia Jane Williams

Cindy Williams

Biography

Cynthia Jane "Cindy" Williams (August 22, 1947 - January 25, 2023) was an American actress best known for starring in the television situation-comedy series Laverne & Shirley, in the role of "Shirley Feeney". Although praised for her portrayal of Shirley, she left the show after the 2nd episode of the show's eighth and final season. She is also known for her role as Laurie Henderson in the classic film American Graffiti. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cindy Williams, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.


Credits

Save the Dog! Save the Dog! (1988) Character: Becky
Becky wants to become an actress. After an audition for a dog food ad she has best chances to get the part - but the day after her dog Petey becomes very ill. She has to come up with $700 until 5 pm for the operation - else Petey will be put to death! Lacking only $70, she takes a job as messenger. She needs only one delivery, but her car breaks down and bad luck delays her again, and again, and again...
Menopause The Musical: Live from Las Vegas Menopause The Musical: Live from Las Vegas (2020) Character: N/A
Spice up your lockdown, and dance along to Menopause The Musical, recorded at Harrah's Las Vegas starring Cindy Williams of Laverne & Shirley, from the comfort of your living room!
Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry Marshall (1979) Character: Self
A day-in-the-life documentary with Garry Marshall. Marshall was an executive producer for ABC and was responsible for such hit shows as Laverne and Shirley, Happy Days, and Mork and Mindy. This tape features several behind the scenes segments from these shows' productions. Marshall is also interviewed about the nature of television production and comedy.
Help Wanted: Kids Help Wanted: Kids (1986) Character: Lisa Burke
When the Burkes loose their jobs in New York, they have to move to Arizona, where Tom has an job-offer in the management of a small company for children's clothing. Unfortunately Tom's new boss Sirus Lovelin turns out to be extremely fond of the traditional American family and automatically assumes Amanda to be housewife and mother - but the Burkes don't even have children! To not offend him, they "hire" two kids they met prowling the streets. When they turn out witty, but nasty and impertinent, the Burkes want to rid themselves of them, but are entangled already too deeply in their lie...
Mascot Prep Mascot Prep (2008) Character: Additional Voice
"Mascot Prep" features a freshman named Kevin who enrolls in a prep academy designed to help mascots and their goal to help brainstorm a jingle to sell products.
Suddenly, Love Suddenly, Love (1978) Character: Regina Malloy
Young lovers — she's a child of the ghetto, determined to escape her alcoholic, bickering parents; he's a socially prominent attorney with a long-standing health problem — attempt to defy every obstacle to their romance and ultimate marriage.
The Migrants The Migrants (1974) Character: Betty
A look at the lives of migratory farm workers, focusing on one family.
Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored Classic TV Bloopers Uncensored (2011) Character: Shirley (archive footage)
A compilation of television's biggest and best stars as they are caught in hilarious moments while filming. See stars and blooper moments from such hits as I Love Lucy, The Dick Van Dyke Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Happy Days, M*A*S*H*, The Andy Griffith Show, Laverne and Shirley and so many more! Its a nonstop marathon of outtakes, goofs, blunders and gag reels that will have you laughing out loud. You'll see such megastars as Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Dick Van Dyke, William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Ron Howard, Elizabeth Taylor and many more. A collection to show you that stars aren't quite as perfect as they would have us believe! Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!
When Dreams Come True When Dreams Come True (1985) Character: Susan Matthews
A Dallas museum tour guide finds herself having dreams that foretell killings that are attributed to a killer known as "The Perfect Murderer." She asks her boyfriend, a police detective, for help.
Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers Hollywood's Funniest All-Star Bloopers (1985) Character: Self (archive footage)
William Shatner, Liz Taylor and many more stars blow lines, lose their pants and more in this hilarious collection of movie and TV bloopers.
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas Happy Birthday, Las Vegas (1977) Character: N/A
Hosted by Don Meredith & Cindy Williams with Eddy Arnold, David Brenner, Foster Brooks, Charo, Norm Crosby, Rodney Dangerfield, John Davidson, Sammy Davis Jr., Lola Falana, Redd Fox, Robert Goulet, Jack Jones, the Lennon Sisters, Liberace, Don Rickles, Joan Rivers, Doc Severinson, Rip Taylor, Dionne Warwick, Andy Williams and many more.
Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger Dangers Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger Dangers (1995) Character: Self
An alien named Corny fights off repeated attempts at abduction/molestation. Featuring such wisdom as: "There are so many ways to kidnap kids"
Stealing Roses Stealing Roses (2012) Character: Rose
Terrified at the prospect of losing his seriously ill wife, a man plans a bank robbery to pay for her medical treatments with help from his eccentric friends - while his son, a cop, tries to stop him.
The Leftovers The Leftovers (1986) Character: Heather Drew
A close-knit group of orphans and their father-figure, Max, try to keep their home from being shut down. Helping them out are a single mom and the elderly butler from Max's aunt's mansion, where Max grew up.
Andy's Funhouse Andy's Funhouse (1979) Character: Self
This special was taped in 1977 but did not air until August 1979, on ABC. It featured most of Andy's famous gags, including Foreign Man/Latka and his Elvis Presley impersonation, as well as a host of unique segments (including a special appearance by children's television character Howdy Doody and the "Has-been Corner"). There also is a segment that included fake television screen static as part of the gag, which ABC executives were not comfortable with, fearing that viewers would mistake the static for broadcast problems and would change the channel—which was the comic element Kaufman wanted to present. Andy's Funhouse was written by Kaufman, Zmuda, and Mel Sherer, with music by Kaufman.
Menu for Murder Menu for Murder (1990) Character: Connie Mann
Joanne Mayfield, head of the parental school commission, behaves like a dictator and makes all the other women her enemies. But when she suddenly falls dead on a party after having a sandwich, the main suspect is Susan, who served her the food. The handsome detective Joe Russo interrogates her repeatedly and they become friends. He invites her to help him with the investigation, what she happily accepts - too happily, says her husband.
Big Man on Campus Big Man on Campus (1989) Character: Diane Girard
In this version of "The Hunchback of Notre Dame", a hunchback is found living in the bell tower of UCLA. He discovers life as two students bring him out of the tower and into society.
Drive, He Said Drive, He Said (1971) Character: Manager's Girlfriend
Hector is a star basketball player for the College basketball team he plays for, the Leopards. His girlfriend, Olive, doesn't know whether to stay with him or leave him. And his friend, Gabriel, who may have dropped out from school and become a protestor, wants desperately not to get drafted for Vietnam.
Meet Wally Sparks Meet Wally Sparks (1997) Character: Emily Preston
Wally Sparks is a tabloid TV show reporter who's trying to boost ratings on his show. He goes to the governor's mansion to uncover a sex scandal.
Bingo Bingo (1991) Character: Natalie Devlin
Bingo, the runaway circus dog, is off the leash and saving Chuckie's life! Bingo and the boy become the best of friends in this canine comedy featuring doggy disguises and skateboarding, pinball and prison. Chuckie and his parents are moving house, a thousand miles away, but Bingo won't be allowed to join them.
Strawberry Summer Strawberry Summer (2012) Character: Ruth Yates
High school music teacher Beth Landon puts herself on the line when she invites world-famous country singer Jason Keith to perform at her rural town's Strawberry Festival. A one-hit wonder with a horrible rep for cancelling shows and copping an attitude, Jason isn't what Beth's mother, Eileen, considers a reliable musical act for the beloved festival, which she is proudly hosting with her good friend Ruth. Beth, reigning as Strawberry Queen, attempts to stick up for her favorite singer, but when she finally meets Jason face-to-face, it becomes obvious it won't be easy. But behind Jason's rock star image, he's hiding a secret about his past that could turn his tanking career around. Along with his manager Ray, Beth convinces Jason the festival gig is a great way to revitalize his career and win back his audience appeal. As Jason spends more time with Beth, his attitude starts to fade as they each encourage the other to realize their deepest dreams as talented musicians.
Sois belle et tais-toi ! Sois belle et tais-toi ! (1981) Character: Self
The film is a series of interviews with various well-known film actresses, including Jenny Agutter, Maria Schneider, and Jane Fonda. The title, which is borrowed from a 1958 film with the same name by Marc Allegret, refers to the sense the actresses have of what is expected of them by the film industry.
Earth Angel Earth Angel (1991) Character: Judith
When a prom queen dies in 1962, her only means of entering Heaven is by returning to 1990 earth, to assist friends from her youth.
Beware! The Blob Beware! The Blob (1972) Character: Randy's Girlfriend
A technician brings a frozen specimen of the original Blob back from the North Pole. When his wife accidentally defrosts the thing, it terrorizes the populace-- the local hippies, cops, drunks and bowlers must all face the Blob!
Escape from Terror: The Teresa Stamper Story Escape from Terror: The Teresa Stamper Story (1995) Character: Wanda Walden
True story of an abusive husband's obsession with his wife and daughter.
The Killing Kind The Killing Kind (1974) Character: Lori
A twisted ex-convict moves into his mother's boardinghouse.
Waiting in the Wings: The Musical Waiting in the Wings: The Musical (2014) Character: Rosie
Two entertainers destined for the big time are mismatched in a casting office from two very different online contests. Tony, a stripper from New York, is cast in an Off-Broadway musical and needs to trade in his tear-away trunks for tap shoes and tights. Anthony, a naive musical theatre enthusiast from Montana, needs to decide if he can strip all the way down just to stay in town. Hilarity ensues as they realize that "to make it" they're gonna have to learn some new tricks.
Spaceship Spaceship (1983) Character: Annie McHugh
A farce satirizing extraterrestrial horror movies such as Alien. Alternate titles include "The Creature Wasn't Nice" and "Naked Space" (1999 re-release trying to capitalize on Nielsen's "Naked Gun" success).
The Stepford Husbands The Stepford Husbands (1996) Character: Dr. Caroline Knox
Something sinister is going on in the town of Stepford, and this time the men should watch their backs.
A Dream of Christmas A Dream of Christmas (2016) Character: Jayne (the angel)
When a restless young married woman is granted a wish by a Christmas Angel to be single again, she soon discovers her new life isn't what she bargained for, and embarks on a quest to win her husband back.
The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights (1999) Character: Sue Ellen Caldwell
Original castmembers from the 60's series reunite as Patty fights to stop her longtime nemesis Sue Ellen from turning Brooklyn Heights High into a shopping mall.
The Conversation The Conversation (1974) Character: Ann
A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that the couple he is spying on will be murdered.
Delphine et Carole, insoumuses Delphine et Carole, insoumuses (2020) Character: Self (archive footage)
In the 70s, actress Delphine Seyrig and director Carole Roussopoulos, both militant feminists, were the pioneers of video activism in France. They documented the demonstrations of French feminists and used the new technologies to counter the poor representation of women in the public media.
More American Graffiti More American Graffiti (1979) Character: Laurie Bolander
College graduates deal with Vietnam and other issues of the late '60s.
Tricks of the Trade Tricks of the Trade (1988) Character: Catherine
After her picture perfect husband is murdered in a prostitute's apartment, Beverly Hills homemaker Catherine is devastated. But she doesn't spend too long mourning, because she's soon on a mission to put her husband's killer behind bars. To do so, she forms an unlikely partnership with Marla, the Hollywood hooker who serviced the deceased. Under Marla's guidance, the pair navigate the seedier side of Los Angeles to put this mystery to rest.
Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It. (1970) Character: Marissa
A gas is let loose upon the world that kills anyone over 25 years old.
The Happy Days of Garry Marshall The Happy Days of Garry Marshall (2020) Character: Self
In a heartfelt tribute to Hollywood legend Garry Marshall, his family and friends share their favorite memories of the creative genius behind some of the most memorable series in television history.
Ruminations Ruminations (2018) Character: Self
A documentary profile on Rumi Missabu, the iconoclast cofounder of San Francisco's infamous Cockettes. Through archive footage, animation and new interviews with stars from SF's queer art past, his lurid tales in and out of the spotlight are revealed as he reinvents himself at the end of his life.
Travels with My Aunt Travels with My Aunt (1972) Character: Tooley
At his mother's funeral, stuffy bank clerk Henry Pulling meets his Aunt Augusta, an elderly eccentric with more-than-shady dealings who pulls him along on a whirlwind adventure as she attempts to rescue an old lover.
Mr. Ricco Mr. Ricco (1975) Character: Jamison
Accused murderer Frankie Steele walks free, thanks to the efforts of San Francisco defense lawyer Joe Ricco. Then a pair of cop killings strikes the city. All signs point to the newly released Steele as the perpetrator. Has Ricco sprung a killer? Dean Martin keeps his affable ease but abandons his hipster Matt Helm-series swagger to portray Ricco in his final leading-role film, a whodunit mystery set in the city that also was the gritty center of action for the era’s Bullitt and Dirty Harry. Convinced that Steele isn’t behind the murders, Ricco launches an inquiry and runs up against a police lieutenant assigned to birddog him, evidence planted by a racist cop and several assassination attempts on Ricco himself. As the mystery deepens, so does the danger. And behind it all is someone the attorney never suspected. The pre-Laverne & Shirley Cindy Williams plays Ricco’s office assistant.
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen (1990) Character: Rita Sue Bliss
The chief suspects in the murder of an author are the numerous colleagues whom he continuously plagiarized.
The First Nudie Musical The First Nudie Musical (1976) Character: Rosie
The heir to a bankrupt studio decides to make a daring musical to avoid demolition, agreeing to finish it in two weeks or lose ownership.
Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting Waiting in the Wings: Still Waiting (2018) Character: Rosie
The stripper Tony and the naive enthusiast Anthony, two entertainers, destined for the big time, who are mismatched in a casting office from two very different online contests.
The Making of 'American Graffiti' The Making of 'American Graffiti' (1998) Character: Self
Documentary that features many interviews and other footage of the cast and crew for the film American Graffiti (1973)
Rude Awakening Rude Awakening (1989) Character: June Margolin
In the later 1960s, two hippies are forced to leave their friends as they are wanted by the FBI, who sees them as criminals. They hide in the jungle for 20 years, secluded from the outside world. In the later 1980s, the find out that a secret war is about to start in the US, and decide to return to New York to tell someone about it.
American Graffiti American Graffiti (1973) Character: Laurie Henderson
A couple of high school graduates spend one final night cruising the strip with their buddies before they go off to college.
UFOria UFOria (1984) Character: Arlene Stewart
Sheldon Bart (Fred Ward) is a drifter, and a small-time con man. He meets his old friend, Brother Bud (Harry Dean Stanton), a big-time con man into faith healing and fencing stolen cars, at his revival tent outside a small town. While he's helping Brother Bud, he falls in love with Arlene (Cindy Williams), a local supermarket clerk who believes in UFOs and is deeply religious and deeply lonely. When Arlene has a vision of a coming UFO, everyone deals with it in their own way.
Magic with the Stars Magic with the Stars (1982) Character: N/A
Hollywood celebrities assist magicians in a program of magic and illusion.



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