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John Drew Barrymore (1952-1959)
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♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
牛 Ox
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English < Irish < Proto-Indo-European (*kéh₂ros)
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Cara Williams: American actress (1925–2021).
Born (died at age 96).
Cara Williams has 11 credits in our database.
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Filmography (11)
Biography
Cara Williams (born Bernice Kamiat; June 29, 1925 – December 9, 2021) was an American film and television actress. She was best known for her role as Billy's mother in The Defiant Ones (1958), for which she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, and her role as Gladys Porter on the 1960–62 CBS television series Pete and Gladys, for which she was nominated for the Emmy Award for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy. At the time of her death, Williams was one of the last surviving actors from the Golden Age of Hollywood.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Cara Williams?
Cara Williams was born on and passed away on at the age of 96.
What movies or shows has Cara Williams been in?
Cara Williams has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Cara Williams Show (1964), The Man from the Diner's Club (1963), Pete and Gladys (1960), The Defiant Ones (1958), The Helen Morgan Story (1957).
Where can I find more information about Cara Williams?
You can find more about Cara Williams on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
