- Born
- Birth nameMelanie Kay Williams
- Height5′ 6″ (1.68 m)
- Meadow Williams conveys an intriguing mix of elegance and humor, glamorous fashion and easy-going Southern charm that reflect both her humble beginnings on a Tennessee farm and her active Hollywood film career. A classic, radiant Los Angeles beauty who retains the humble nature of her country roots, Williams draws upon a deep wellspring of experience in her film and modeling work.
At a young age, Williams started her entertainment career as a television actress and was seen in hit shows such as Married... with Children (1987), Murder, She Wrote (1984), and The Larry Sanders Show (1992). Her career transitioned from television to movies when she landed a role in the iconic motion picture, The Mask (1994), opposite Jim Carrey. The part led to a role as Kevin Bacon's significant other in the Academy Award-winning Apollo 13 (1995). Deeply moved by director Ron Howard's work on the project, the actress says Howard's influence continues to shape her performances.
Most recently, Williams was seen in the action thriller Den of Thieves (2018) alongside Gerard Butler and in the prison action vehicle Backtrace (2018) with veteran stars Sylvester Stallone and Matthew Modine.
Williams also appeared as a sexy villainous cult leader in the comic book movie Officer Downe (2016), an indie adaptation of the Image Comics graphic novel by Joe Casey. Under the direction of John McNaughton, Williams played in The Harvest (2013), an American horror thriller, opposite Michael Shannon as his mistress.
The industrious actress has a number of projects being readied for release. Up next, Williams will be seen in After (2019), based on Anna Todd's blockbuster novel. In addition to playing a college professor, Williams is producer, along with author Todd, on the highly anticipated adult romance drama. Williams' screenwriting and producing credits let her extend her reach even further to diverse themes and genres.
Also set for release soon is 10 Minutes Gone (2019), a crime thriller starring Bruce Willis, with Williams playing a bartender full of surprises. And the soon-to-be-released action-thriller Boss Level (2020) from writer-director Joe Carnahan has Williams playing an assassin alongside stars Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson and Naomi Watts. Adding to Williams' very busy 2019 film roster is the drama feature Broken Soldier (2022), with Williams in a supporting role as Ray Liotta's trophy wife, and alongside Sophie Turner and Mark Margolis.
The project Williams finds most fulfilling, for the way it dissects one of the most critical periods in American and world history, is the drama American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally (2021), in which the actress stars opposite Al Pacino. Based on a true story, the film has Williams playing a radio personality who broadcast English-language propaganda for the European Axis powers during World War II.
The script is adapted from the William E. Owen book "Axis Sally Confidential." Pacino plays the lawyer who represents Williams' character after she was arrested for treason. "Axis Sally" is due out in late 2019 or early 2020.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Meadow Williams - Meadow Williams has made a truly amazing journey in a short period of time. From her humble beginnings on a Tennessee farm, to a successful Hollywood actress, Meadow's character has remained true. Among a sea of working actresses, Meadow is unique; a classic, radiant Los Angeles beauty who retains the humble nature of her country roots.
Meadow's character is an intriguing mix of elegance and humor; glamorous fashion and easygoing Southern charm. Her complex background gives her a deep wellspring of experience to draw upon in her acting and modeling work. Meadow successfully channels her natural talent and diverse life experiences into passionate, sparkling acting performances and lively, dazzling photos that practically leap off the page.
Meadow's career exploded when she landed roles in the smash hit motion pictures "The Mask" (1994) and "Beverly Hills Cop" (1994). These roles catapulted Meadow to her most recognizable and esteemed on-screen performance: her role as Kevin Bacon's significant other in the Oscar-award winning "Apollo 13" (1995). Meadow's work with Kevin Bacon and legendary director Ron Howard imparted wisdom and insight that elevated her art to an even higher plane; she still incorporates Howard's teachings in her performances today.
Meadow jumped at the opportunity to play Misty, a beautiful otherworldly heroine in Light Years Away. The casting of Misty was an ideal fit. Misty is a sweet, loving, pure-hearted character - which closely matches Meadow's personality. She soon moved into lead roles in Jack Rio (2008) and Skeletons in the Desert (2008). She then played Lily in The Intruders (2009) and Raven (2009), the self-titled role as Raven, a sexy, seductive vampire. She recently finished playing Miranda Barnes, a woman dying of cancer who is miraculously cured by a handsome young stranger (Daeg Faerch), who claims to be the soul of her aborted child. Little does she know that her clean bill of health will cost her the lives of the people she loves most. Meadow has just finished her latest role of Lavinia in Mysteria (post-production 2011), a film about a once famous and now a washed-up Hollywood screenwriter fighting to finish his latest script with an unrealistic deadline. He finds himself in the center of a murder investigation involving a prominent politician's wife.
Meadow looks forward to continuing to live out her lifelong dream of acting, as she pours her passion into every part she plays. Meadow is also a screenwriter who takes pride in spanning diverse themes and genres. She recently completed a lighthearted surf-themed romantic comedy and a disturbing psychological thriller called The Trophy. Both scripts are slated for production in the near future.
Meadow acts, writes, and produces in Los Angeles.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Brian Francis
- SpousesGerald Kessler(2010 - March 2015) (his death)Mark Spadafino(? - March 14, 1994) (divorced)
- Gender / Gender identityFemale
- Meadow Worked as the trophy girl, Miss Hollywood Park, at a racetrack.
- Meadow likes writing poetry, gardening, and dancing. She has worked as a foot model.
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