Cara Williams

Birth Name:

Bernice Kamiat

Birth Place:

Brooklyn, New York, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Has two children with ex-husbands Alan Gray and John Drew Barrymore
After lending her voice to radio and cartoons, Williams went on to sign with 20th Century Fox as a teenager
Studied at the Hollywood Professional School after relocating to California from New York City
Best known for her role in the 1958 film "The Defiant Ones," which earned her an Academy Award nomination
Known for her role in the comedy series "Pete and Gladys," for which she got an Emmy Award nomination

1959Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role:Nominated
1959Golden Globe - Best Supporting Actress:Nominated
1962Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Series (Lead):Nominated

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