Esther Williams
Esther Williams in a 1944 portrait by photographer Eric Carpenter. She was born Esther Jane Williams on August 8, 1921 in Inglewood, California. Her youth was spent as a teenage swimming champion and she won three United States National championships. She eventually was spotted by a MGM talent scout while working in a Los Angeles department store and made her film debut in "Andy Hardy's Double Life" (1942), playing Mickey Rooney's love interest. MGM gradually created a special sub-genre for her known as aqua musicals, the first one being "Bathing Beauty" (1944), followed by "On An Island With You" (1948), "Pagan Love Song" (1950) and "Million Dollar Mermaid" (1952). Esther was often called "America's Mermaid", as it appeared that she could stay underwater forever. Following the decline of the once lucrative MGM aqua musical, she attempted dramatic roles in "The Unguarded Moment" (1956) and "The Big Show" (1961) amongst others. She retired from the movie industry in the 1960s, returning as a star guest in "That's Entertainment! III" (1994), discussing her appearance in MGM films. She certainly is recognized today for bringing enjoyment, escapism and entertainment on the big screen and for her highly successful business in swimwear. Esther Williams passed away at age 91 in her sleep on June 6, 2013 in her home in Los Angeles, California.
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