Michelle Williams

Born:9. september 1980

Place of Birth:Kalispell, Montana, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Michelle Williams is a versatile American actress who has captivated audiences with her compelling performances in small-scale independent films. Born on September 9, 1980, she has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades throughout her career, including two Golden Globe Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award. Williams' talent shines through in her portrayals of complex and emotionally troubled characters grappling with loss and loneliness.

From her early days of television guest appearances to her breakout role in the teen drama series Dawson's Creek, Williams has showcased her acting prowess across various mediums. It was her role in the acclaimed drama Brokeback Mountain that truly put her on the map, earning her widespread recognition and praise for her performance.

Throughout her career, Williams has fearlessly taken on challenging roles, delving into the depths of human emotion in films like Wendy and Lucy, Blue Valentine, and Manchester by the Sea. Her ability to bring authenticity and vulnerability to her characters has solidified her reputation as a powerhouse in the world of independent cinema.

In addition to her success in independent films, Williams has also made her mark in mainstream cinema with roles in box office hits like Shutter Island, Oz the Great and Powerful, and The Greatest Showman. Her range as an actress is further exemplified by her foray into the superhero genre with appearances in Venom and its sequel Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

Beyond the silver screen, Williams has showcased her talent on Broadway, earning acclaim for her performances in revivals of Cabaret and Blackbird. Her dedication to her craft and willingness to tackle diverse roles have cemented her status as a respected and versatile actress in the entertainment industry.

Off-screen, Williams is known for her advocacy for equal pay in the workplace, using her platform to champion important causes. Despite her high-profile relationships and personal life being in the spotlight, Williams remains fiercely private, focusing on her craft and her family. Her journey as an actress is a testament to her talent, dedication, and unwavering commitment to her art.

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Manchester by the Sea

Randi Chandler

2016

After his older brother passes away, Lee Chandler is forced to return home to care for his 16-year-old nephew. There he is compelled to deal with a tragic past that separated him from his family and the community where he was born and raised.

Venom

Anne Weying

2018

Investigative journalist Eddie Brock attempts a comeback following a scandal, but accidentally becomes the host of Venom, a violent, super powerful alien symbiote. Soon, he must rely on his newfound powers to protect the world from a shadowy organization looking for a symbiote of their own.

Venom: Let There Be Carnage

Anne Weying

2021

After finding a host body in investigative reporter Eddie Brock, the alien symbiote must face a new enemy, Carnage, the alter ego of serial killer Cletus Kasady.

Brokeback Mountain

Alma Beers

2005

In 1960s Wyoming, two men develop a strong emotional and sexual relationship that endures as a lifelong connection complicating their lives as they get married and start families of their own.

The Greatest Showman

Charity Barnum

2017

The story of American showman P.T. Barnum, founder of the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

The Fabelmans

Mitzi Fabelman

2022

Growing up in post-World War II era Arizona, young Sammy Fabelman aspires to become a filmmaker as he reaches adolescence, but soon discovers a shattering family secret and explores how the power of films can help him see the truth.

Oz the Great and Powerful

Annie / Glinda

2013

Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus illusionist and con-artist, is whisked from Kansas to the Land of Oz where the inhabitants assume he's the great wizard of prophecy, there to save Oz from the clutches of evil.

Species

Young Sil

1995

In 1993, the Search for Extra Terrestrial Intelligence Project receives a transmission detailing an alien DNA structure, along with instructions on how to splice it with human DNA. The result is Sil, a sensual but deadly creature who can change from a beautiful woman to an armour-plated killing machine in the blink of an eye.

Blue Valentine

Cindy

2010

Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.

The Station Agent

Emily

2003

When his only friend dies, a man born with dwarfism moves to rural New Jersey to live a life of solitude, only to meet a chatty hot dog vendor and a woman dealing with her own personal loss.

I Feel Pretty

Avery LeClair

2018

A head injury causes a woman to develop an extraordinary amount of confidence and believe she's drop dead gorgeous.

But I'm a Cheerleader

Kimberly

2000

Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.

Halloween H20: 20 Years Later

Molly Cartwell

1998

Two decades after surviving a massacre on October 31, 1978, former baby sitter Laurie Strode finds herself hunted by persistent knife-wielder Michael Myers. Laurie now lives in Northern California under an assumed name, where she works as the headmistress of a private school. But it's not far enough to escape Myers, who soon discovers her whereabouts. As Halloween descends upon Laurie's peaceful community, a feeling of dread weighs upon her -- with good reason.

Synecdoche, New York

Claire Keen

2008

A theater director struggles with his work, and the women in his life, as he attempts to create a life-size replica of New York inside a warehouse as part of his new play.

All the Money in the World

Gail Harris

2017

The story of the kidnapping of 16-year-old John Paul Getty III and the desperate attempt by his devoted mother to convince his billionaire grandfather Jean Paul Getty to pay the ransom.

Suite Française

Lucille Angellier

2015

France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.

Wonderstruck

Elaine

2017

The story of a young boy in the Midwest is told simultaneously with a tale about a young girl in New York from fifty years ago as they both seek the same mysterious connection.

I'm Not There

Coco Rivington

2007

Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.

Certain Women

Gina

2016

Three strong-willed women strive to forge their own paths amidst the wide-open plains of the American Northwest: a lawyer forced to subdue a troubled client; a wife and mother whose plans to construct her dream home reveal fissures in her marriage; and a lonely ranch hand who forms an ambiguous bond with a young law student.

Take This Waltz

Margot

2011

Twenty-eight-year-old Margot is happily married to Lou, a good-natured cookbook author. But when Margot meets Daniel, a handsome artist who lives across the street, their mutual attraction is undeniable.

Wendy and Lucy

Wendy

2008

A near-penniless drifter's journey to Alaska in search of work is interrupted when she loses her dog while attempting to shoplift food for it.

The United States of Leland

Julie Pollard

2003

A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.

Produksjon

Blue Valentine

Executive Producer

2010

Where the Wild Things Are

Thanks

2009

Max imagines running away from his mom and sailing to a far-off land where large talking beasts—Ira, Carol, Douglas, the Bull, Judith and Alexander—crown him as their king, play rumpus, build forts and discover secret hideaways.