About
She became known for appearing in the sitcoms Pete and Gladys as well as her own show, The Cara Williams Show. She also played Irene Nelson in the 1947 movie Boomerang! She amassed over 50 acting credits throughout her long career.
Before Fame
She attended Hollywood Professional School and provided her voice talents to radio commercials and cartoons.
Trivia
She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1959 for her role in The Defiant Ones. Her last on-screen role was Dories Gleen the 1982 TV Movie In Security.
Family Life
She was married to John Drew Barrymore from 1952 to 1959.
Associated With
She starred opposite Harry Morgan on Pete and Gladys from 1960 to 1962.
