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Cindy Williams

Acting · 1947–2023 · Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

Known for

Filmography

2020Menopause The Musical: Live from Las Vegas
2020The Happy Days of Garry MarshallSelf
2020Delphine and CaroleSelf (archive footage)
2018Waiting in the Wings: Still WaitingRosie
2018RuminationsSelf
2016A Dream of ChristmasJayne (the angel)
2015The Odd CoupleVivian
2013Sam & CatJanice Dobbins
2012Strawberry SummerRuth Yates
2012Stealing RosesRose
2011Classic TV Bloopers UncensoredShirley (archive footage)
2009Celebrity Ghost StoriesSelf
2008Mascot PrepAdditional Voice
2007DriveHouse Mother
2006The Legend of William TellJillian
2003ABC's 50th Anniversary CelebrationSelf
2002Less than PerfectJoan
20028 Simple RulesMary Ellen
2000GirlfriendsLisa James
1999Law & Order: Special Victims UnitNora Hodges
1999The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn HeightsSue Ellen Caldwell
1998The Making of 'American Graffiti'Self
1998Hollywood SquaresSelf - Panelist
1997Meet Wally SparksEmily Preston
19967th HeavenVice Principal Val
1996The Stepford HusbandsDr. Caroline Knox
1995Father of the Bride Part IICo-Producer
1995Hope and GloriaConnie Carlucci
1995Escape from Terror: The Teresa Stamper StoryWanda Walden
1995Get Street Smart: A Kid's Guide to Stranger DangersSelf
1994Touched by an AngelClaire
1994The Magic School BusGerri Poveri (voice)
1993Intimate PortraitSelf
1993Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanWandamae
1993Getting ByCathy Hale
1991Father of the BrideCo-Producer
1991BingoNatalie Devlin
1991Earth AngelJudith
1990Menu for MurderConnie Mann
1990Normal Life
1990Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned PenRita Sue Bliss
1989Big Man on CampusDiane Girard
1989Rude AwakeningJune Margolin
1989Just Like FamilyLisa Burk
1988Tricks of the TradeCatherine
1988Save the Dog!Becky
1986The LeftoversHeather Drew
1986Help Wanted: KidsLisa Burke
1985When Dreams Come TrueSusan Matthews
1985Hollywood's Funniest All-Star BloopersSelf (archive footage)
1984UFOriaArlene Stewart
1983SpaceshipAnnie McHugh
1982Magic with the StarsSelf
1981Laverne & Shirley in the ArmyShirley Feeney
1981Be Pretty and Shut Up!Self
1979Andy's FunhouseSelf
1979More American GraffitiLaurie Bolander
1979Sitcom: The Adventures of Garry MarshallSelf
1978Suddenly, LoveRegina Malloy
1978The Magic of David CopperfieldSelf
1977Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
1977CHiPsCindy Williams (uncredited)
1977Laugh-InGuest Performer (uncredited)
1976Laverne & ShirleyShirley Feeney
1976Donny & MarieSelf
1976The First Nudie MusicalRosie
1975Mr. RiccoJamison
1974Dinah!Self
1974PetrocelliCarol Janssen
1974The ConversationAnn
1974The Killing KindLori
1974The MigrantsBetty
1974Happy DaysShirley Feeney
1973American GraffitiLaurie Henderson
1972Travels with My AuntTooley
1972Beware! The BlobRandy's Girlfriend
1971The Funny SideTeenage Wife
1971Drive, He SaidManager's Girlfriend
1970Gas! -Or- It Became Necessary to Destroy the World in Order to Save It.Marissa
1969Love, American StyleKaren Brown
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
1944Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee

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