Hollywood legend Cara Williams dies - Star from 'The Defiant Ones' and 'Pete and Gladys'

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One of the last remaining actresses of Hollywood's Golden Age, Cara Williams, has passed away at the age of 96.The actress was nominated for an Oscar for her performance in 1958's The Defiant Ones as she enjoyed a long acting career which spanned over four decades from 1941 to 1982.She was one of the few thespians left from Hollywood's Golden Age which was an era between the 1910s and 1960s as the narrative and visual style became characteristic of American cinema and became the mostpowerful and pervasive style of filmmaking worldwide.Williams' death was confirmed by her daughter Justine Jagoda and great-nephew Richard Potter.

Cara Williams was an actress known for her roles in movies including “The Defiant Ones” and on TV in “Pete and Gladys.”Williams began appearing in movies in the early 1940s, with credits including “Happy Land,” “Laura,” and “Boomerang.” She had a career highlight in 1958 with “The Defiant Ones;” she was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her performance as Billy’s mother. In 1960, Williams took a starring role opposite Harry Morgan (1915–2011) on TV’s “Pete and Gladys.” She was nominated for an Emmy Award in 1962.

Cara Williams, the actress known for her Oscar-nominated turn in The Defiant Ones, her Emmy-nominated performance in CBS’ sitcom Pete and Gladys and more, died on December 9. She was 96.

J. Kim Murphy administratorCara Williams, one of the last remaining actresses of Hollywood’s Golden Age and an Oscar nominee for her performance in 1958’s “The Defiant Ones,” died on Thursday.