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Born on August 22, 1947, Cindy Williams was from Van Nuys, California, United States. Public records list Cindy Williams as a film actor, television actor and voice actor. Death is recorded on January 25, 2023, at the age of 75. Education on record includes Birmingham High School and Los Angeles City College. Listed accolades include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Cindy Williams holds a warm spot for me because Shirley Feeney on Laverne & Shirley was the kind of role that defined an era of television comedy, and her timing in it still reads as sharp. What I find easy to overlook is that she also turned up in serious films like American Graffiti and The Conversation, so the sitcom fame undersells her range. Earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame felt earned, not ceremonial. Losing her in 2023 closed a real chapter in American comedy. On the facts here, I read her as a genuine character actress who happened to become a household name.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Cindy Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- シンディ・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- しんでぃ・うぃりあむず
- Born
- August 22, 1947 – January 25, 2023
- Origin
- Van Nuys, California, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / voice actor / film producer / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Boar
2. Background
- High school
- Birmingham High School
- University
- Los Angeles City College
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Cindy Williams born?
Cindy Williams was born on August 22, 1947.
When did Cindy Williams die?
Cindy Williams died on January 25, 2023, aged 75.
Where was Cindy Williams from?
Cindy Williams was from Van Nuys, California, United States.
What did Cindy Williams do?
Cindy Williams worked as film actor, television actor, voice actor, film producer, actor.
Where did Cindy Williams study?
Cindy Williams attended Los Angeles City College.
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