Cara Williams
American actress (1925–2021)
- Born June 29, 1925
- 4 movies
Cara Williams, born Bernice Kamiat, was an American film and television actress. She was best known as Billy's mother in The Defiant Ones (1958), which brought an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and as Gladys Porter on the CBS series Pete and Gladys, which earned an Emmy nomination. Her other film credits include Boomerang (1947) and Knock on Any Door (1949).
Cara Williams appears in 4 films in The Rerun, from 1944 to 1958. Most of that work is in crime, drama and thriller. Frequent collaborators in The Rerun: Dana Andrews (2).
Known for
- The Defiant Ones (1958), Billy’s mother. Earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
- Pete and Gladys (1960), Gladys Porter. Her lead on the CBS comedy, which ran to 1962, earned an Emmy nomination.
- Knock on Any Door (1949). Williams was part of the cast of this 1949 feature.
- Boomerang (1947). Williams was part of the cast of this 1947 feature.
Movies
Quick answers
- What movies and TV shows has Cara Williams been in?
- Cara Williams appears in The Defiant Ones (1958), Knock on Any Door (1949), Boomerang (1947) and Laura (1944) on The Remote.
- When was Cara Williams born?
- Cara Williams was born on 29 June 1925.
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