Esther Williams

Esther Jane Williams (born August 8, 1921, although some sources cite 1922) is a retired American competitive swimmer and MGM movie star. Williams set multiple national and regional swimming records before she turned 20. Unable to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics because of the outbreak of World War II, Williams joined Billy Rose's Aquacade, where she caught the attention of MGM scouts. Through the 1940s and early 1950s, Williams made a series... more

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  • 1921 (age 89 years)
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