About Barbara Williams
Born 1953. Barbara Williams is a Canadian and American actor, singer, film actor and film director.
Barbara Williams (born October 19, 1953) is a Canadian-American actress. Williams has starred in the 1984 Paramount film Thief of Hearts, the 1988 film Watchers and the 1992 film Oh, What a Night. She garnered a Genie Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 21st Genie Awards for Love Come Down.
Early life Williams was born in Vancouver Island, British Columbia, the daughter of Simone and Jack Williams, a tugboat skipper and logger. She is the widow of social and political activist Tom Hayden.
Filmography
Film
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Barbara Williams?
Canadian-American actress
When was Barbara Williams born?
Barbara Williams was born in 1953 in Vancouver Island.
What is Barbara Williams's occupation?
Barbara Williams is an actor, singer, film actor and film director.
What nationality is Barbara Williams?
Barbara Williams is Canadian and American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Barbara Williams
· DBpedia: Barbara Williams (actress)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Barbara Williams. https://biography.guide/barbara-williams-actor/
MLA: "Barbara Williams." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/barbara-williams-actor/.
Chicago: "Barbara Williams." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/barbara-williams-actor/.
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