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 in her late teens as part of the Los Angeles Athletic Club swim team. Unable to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics because of the outbreak of World War II, Williams joined Billy Rose's Aquacade, where she took on the role vacated by Eleanor Holm aft... More

Date of birth:

  • Aug 8, 1921 (age 90 years)

Height:

  • 1.73 m (5.68 ft )

Religion:

Also known as:

  • Esther Jane Williams,
  • Esther Williams,
  • esther_williams,
  • America's Mermaid
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