Esther Williams

American swimmer, actress and singer (1921–2013)
Person human Q232395
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Esther Williams

Summary

Esther Williams is a human[1]. She was born in Inglewood[2]. She was born on August 8, 1921[3]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4]. She died on June 6, 2013[5]. She worked as an actor[6], autobiographer[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and swimmer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,994 views/month, #6,118 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Esther Williams was born in Inglewood[2].
  • Esther Williams passed away in Los Angeles[4].
  • Esther Williams was born on August 8, 1921[3].
  • Esther Williams died on June 6, 2013[5].
  • Esther Williams's father was Louis Stanton Williams[12].
  • Esther Williams's mother was Bula Williams[13].
  • Among Esther Williams's spouses was Leonard Kovner[14].
  • Among Esther Williams's spouses was Ben Gage[15].
  • Esther Williams was married to Fernando Lamas[16].
  • Esther Williams held citizenship in United States[17].
  • English was Esther Williams's native language[18].
  • Esther Williams's professions included actor[6].
  • Esther Williams worked as an autobiographer[7].
  • Esther Williams's professions included television actor[8].
  • Esther Williams worked as a film actor[9].
  • Esther Williams worked as a swimmer[10].
  • Esther Williams was educated at Los Angeles City College[19].
  • Esther Williams's education included a stint at Washington Preparatory High School[20].
  • Esther Williams received the International Swimming Hall of Fame[21].
  • Esther Williams received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].
  • Esther Williams is recorded as female[23].
  • Esther Williams's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Esther Williams was affiliated with the California Republican Party[25].
  • Esther Williams's Commons category is recorded as Esther Williams[26].
  • Esther Williams's sport is recorded as competitive swimming[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Esther Williams's place of birth was Inglewood[2]. She was born on August 8, 1921[3]. Her father was Louis Stanton Williams[12]. Her mother was Bula Williams[13]. English was her native language[18].

Education

Educated at Los Angeles City College[19], a community college[28], in United States[29], founded in 1929[30] and Washington Preparatory High School[20], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1926[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include actor[6], autobiographer[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and swimmer[10].

Recognition

Awards received include International Swimming Hall of Fame[21], a sports hall of fame[34], in United States[35], founded in 1964[36] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22], a commemorative plaque[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Spouses include Leonard Kovner[14], a physician[39], 1919–2009[40], of United States[41]; Ben Gage[15], a singer[42], 1914–1978[43], of United States[44]; and Fernando Lamas[16], a television actor[45], 1915–1982[46], of Argentina[47], awarded the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[48]. Esther Williams was affiliated with the California Republican Party[25].

Death and Burial

Esther Williams died on June 6, 2013[5]. She passed away in Los Angeles[4].

Why It Matters

Esther Williams ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,994 views/month, #6,118 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Esther Williams born?

Born in Inglewood[2], Esther Williams…

Where did Esther Williams die?

Esther Williams died in Los Angeles[4].

Who were Esther Williams's parents?

Esther Williams's father was Louis Stanton Williams[12]. Esther Williams's mother was Bula Williams[13].

Who was Esther Williams married to?

Esther Williams's spouses include Leonard Kovner[14], Ben Gage[15], and Fernando Lamas[16].

What did Esther Williams do for work?

Esther Williams worked as actor[6], autobiographer[7], television actor[8], film actor[9], and swimmer[10].

Where did Esther Williams go to school?

Esther Williams was educated at Los Angeles City College[19] and Washington Preparatory High School[20].

What awards did Esther Williams receive?

Honors received include International Swimming Hall of Fame[21] and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . FamilySearch Family Tree. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [25] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Birth name {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Esther Jane Williams'}
    Wikidata description American swimmer, actress and singer (1921–2013)
    Official website https://esther-williams.com/
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  2. 19d ago · ~2026-25807-30 · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instrument Q17172850
    Place of death Los Angeles
    Sport competitive swimming
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  3. 19d ago · ~2026-25807-30 · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Image Esther Williams 1951 crop.jpg
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  4. 19d ago · ~2026-25807-30 · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1942-00-00T00:00:00Z
    International swimming hall of fame honoree id honoree-esther-williams
    Mother Bula Williams
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