Michelle Williams

Acting · Born 1980-09-09 in Kalispell, Montana, USA

Biography

Michelle Ingrid Williams (born September 9, 1980) is an American actress. Known primarily for starring in small-scale independent films with dark or tragic themes, she has received various accolades, including two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for five Academy Awards and a Tony Award. Williams, daughter of politician and trader Larry R. Williams, began her career with television guest appearances and made her film debut in the family film Lassie in 1994. She gained emancipation from her parents at age 15. She soon achieved recognition for her leading role as Jen Lindley in the teen drama television series Dawson's Creek (1998–2003). This was followed by low-profile films before she had her breakthrough with the drama film Brokeback Mountain…

Filmography

• Brokeback Mountain as Alma Beers
• The Station Agent as Emily
• Synecdoche, New York as Claire Keen
• But I'm a Cheerleader as Kimberly
• Shutter Island as Dolores
• Blue Valentine as Cindy
• Suite Française as Lucille Angellier
• Manchester by the Sea as Randi Chandler
• The Greatest Showman as Charity Barnum
• The Fabelmans as Mitzi Fabelman

TV

• Step by Step as J.J.
• Jimmy Kimmel Live! as Self
• Home Improvement as Jessica Lutz
• Dawson's Creek as Jen Lindley
• The View as Self
• The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
• Baywatch
• The Oscars as Self
• E! True Hollywood Story as Self (archive footage)
• Cougar Town as Laurie's Foster Sister