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Zelda Williams is a voice actor, film actor and television actor, born on July 31, 1989 in New York City, New York, United States. As of 2026, Zelda Williams is 37 years old. Notable works include Dead of Summer, The Legend of Korra and Shrimp.
My Take
Being the child of Robin Williams could easily flatten an identity, but what draws me to Zelda Williams is that she refuses to be a footnote to her father's legend. She voices, she acts, and she directs, quietly building a body of work on her own terms rather than coasting on a famous surname. Her turn as Kuvira in The Legend of Korra showed real range, and her move behind the camera signals genuine creative ambition. I admire artists who inherit a giant shadow and choose to step sideways into their own light. She feels like one of them, steady and self-possessed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Zelda Williams
- Name (Japanese)
- ゼルダ・ウィリアムズ
- Reading
- ぜるだ・うぃりあむず
- Born
- July 31, 1989 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / voice actor / film actor / television actor / film director
2. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Dead of Summer | — | |
| Notable work | The Legend of Korra | — | |
| Notable work | Shrimp | — |
3. Links
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/zeldawilliams/
- Xhttps://x.com/zeldawilliams
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zelda%20Williams
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%BC%E3%83%AB%E3%83%80%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2%E3%83%A0%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q187337
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
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 Zelda Williams born?
Born July 31, 1989 (age 37).
Where is Zelda Williams from?
Zelda Williams is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Zelda Williams do?
Zelda Williams works as actor, voice actor, film actor, television actor, film director.
What is Zelda Williams known for?
Notable works include Dead of Summer, The Legend of Korra, Shrimp.
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