American swimmer and actress
Born: August 8, 1921
Died: June 6, 2013
Esther Williams (1921–2013) was an American competitive swimmer and actress, best known for her roles in lavish Hollywood “aquamusicals” of the 1940s and 1950s. Born in Inglewood, California, Williams became a national swimming champion in her teens, setting multiple records. Her athletic prowess caught the attention of MGM, who signed her to a contract in the early 1940s.
Williams made her film debut in Andy Hardy’s Double Life (1942) and quickly became a popular star. She was best known for starring in a series of Technicolor musicals, where elaborate synchronized swimming routines showcased her aquatic talents. Some of her most famous films include Bathing Beauty (1944), Million Dollar Mermaid (1952), and Jupiter’s Darling (1955).
Beyond her film career, Williams was also a successful businesswoman, lending her name to a line of swimwear and swimming pools. She authored several books, including her autobiography, The Million Dollar Mermaid (1999). Esther Williams is remembered not only as a film star but also as a pioneering athlete who brought the art of swimming to the silver screen.
Esther Williams’s 5 most popular quotes
- Victor Mature was a big man; he had a great swagger. I liked him and I knew we’d be good together on screen.
- Somehow I kept my head above water. I relied on the discipline, character, and strength that I had started to develop as that little girl in her first swimming pool.
- The wisdom acquired with the passage of time is a useless gift unless you share it.
- What the public expects and what is healthy for an individual are two very different things.
- When you’re out of sight for as long as I was, there’s a funny feeling of betrayal that comes over people when they see you again.
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