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'''Caroline Williams''' |
'''Caroline Williams''' is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her role as Stretch in [[The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (franchise)|''The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'' film series]]. Her other film roles include ''[[Alamo Bay]]'' (1985), ''[[The Legend of Billie Jean]]'' (1985), ''[[Stepfather II]]'' (1989), ''[[Days of Thunder]]'' (1990), ''[[Leprechaun 3]]'' (1995),'' [[Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas]]'' (2000), ''[[Halloween II (2009 film)|Halloween II]]'' (2009), and ''[[Hatchet III]]'' (2013). Williams has made guest appearances on several television series such as ''[[Hunter (1984 U.S. TV series)|Hunter]]'' (1987), ''[[Murder, She Wrote]]'' (1992), ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'' (1996), ''[[Suddenly Susan]]'' (1996), ''[[Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]'' (1997), ''[[The District]]'' (2003), and ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' (2010). |
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==Life and career== |
==Life and career== |
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Williams made her film debut in the 1975 film ''[[Smile (1975 film)|Smile]]''. A decade later, she starred in ''[[Alamo Bay]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Billie Jean]]''.<ref name="morbidly"/> In 1986, Williams had small roles in ''Thompson's Last Run'' and ''[[Getting Even (1986 film)|Getting Even]]'' before portraying Vanita "Stretch" Brock in ''[[The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Miska|first=Brad|date=2009-03-01|title=First Look at Caroline Williams on the Set of 'H2'|url=https://bloody-disgusting.com/news/15443/first-look-at-caroline-williams-on-the-set-of-h2/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Bloody Disgusting!|language=en-US}}</ref> In 1989, Williams starred in ''[[Stepfather 2]]''. |
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In 1990, she reprised her role as Stretch for a brief [[Cameo role|cameo]] in the film ''[[Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III]]'' and also starred in ''[[Days of Thunder]]''. |
In 1990, she reprised her role as Stretch for a brief [[Cameo role|cameo]] in the film ''[[Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III]]''<ref>{{cite book|last=Stine |first=Scott Aaron|title=The Gorehound's Guide to Splatter Films of the 1980s|page=177|publisher=[[McFarland & Company]]|ISBN=9781476611327}}</ref> and also starred in ''[[Days of Thunder]]''. |
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In 1995, Williams starred in ''[[Leprechaun 3]]''. From the mid to late 1990s, Williams had guest appearances on several television series such as ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'' (1996), ''[[Suddenly Susan]]'' (1996) and ''[[Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]'' (1997). |
In 1995, Williams starred in ''[[Leprechaun 3]]''.<ref name="morbidly">{{Cite web|date=2018-02-19|title=Women in Horror Spotlight: Caroline Williams|url=https://morbidlybeautiful.com/women-horror-caroline-williams/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Morbidly Beautiful|language=en-US}}</ref> From the mid to late 1990s, Williams had guest appearances on several television series such as ''[[ER (TV series)|ER]]'' (1996), ''[[Suddenly Susan]]'' (1996) and ''[[Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996 TV series)|Sabrina, the Teenage Witch]]'' (1997). |
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In 2000, Williams had a small role in ''[[Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000 film)|How the Grinch Stole Christmas]]''. She made a return to horror films in 2009 with a role in [[Rob Zombie]]'s ''[[Halloween II (2009 film)|Halloween II]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36033/dread-central%E2%80%99s-final-girls-caroline-williams|title=Read Our Total Recall Review. What? Oh Yeah! Read Our Total Recall Review! - Dread Central|date=2 August 2012|publisher=}}</ref> and had a guest appearance on ''[[Grey's Anatomy]]'' the following year. In 2013, Williams starred in the horror films ''[[Contracted (film)|Contracted]]'' and ''[[Hatchet III]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Green|first=Mark|date=2019-11-09|title=ReelHorrorShow Interview With Caroline Williams|url=https://www.reelhorrorshow.co.uk/post/reelhorrorshow-inerview-with-caroline-williams|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Reel Horror Show|language=en|archive-date=November 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127115051/https://www.reelhorrorshow.co.uk/post/reelhorrorshow-inerview-with-caroline-williams|url-status=dead}}</ref> Other appearances include ''[[Martian Land]]'' (2015), ''Blood Feast'' (2016) and ''Fantasma'' (2017). |
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==Filmography== |
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|Janet Kelso |
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|''Silk Stalkings'' |
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|Caitlin Walsh |
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|''Diagnosis: Murder'' |
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|Maren |
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|''[[Family Law]]'' |
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|''The District'' |
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|Ruth Davies |
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|''The Division'' |
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|Donna Estes |
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|''Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss'' |
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|Mrs. Feeney |
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|''[[Contracted (film)|Contracted]]'' |
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|Nancy Williams |
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|''[[Sharknado: The 4th Awakens]]'' |
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|''[[Verotika]]'' |
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|''[[In Search of Darkness]]'' |
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|Vanessa |
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==References== |
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*http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/15443 |
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*http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/imageGallery/Halloween_II/Halloween_II_12.jpg{{dead link|date=November 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} |
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*http://www.wix.com/carolinewilliams/tribute Caroline Williams Tribute Page |
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https://www.reelhorrorshow.co.uk/post/reelhorrorshow-inerview-with-caroline-williams |
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==External links== |
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*{{imdb name|0930226|Caroline Williams}} |
*{{imdb name|0930226|Caroline Williams}} |
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110713184955/http://www.criticizethis.ca/2011/07/audio-interview-actress-caroline-williams-talks-the-unleashed.html Audio interview with Caroline Williams about 'The Unleashed'] |
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110713184955/http://www.criticizethis.ca/2011/07/audio-interview-actress-caroline-williams-talks-the-unleashed.html Audio interview with Caroline Williams about 'The Unleashed'] |
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Caroline Williams | |
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Occupation(s) | Actress, producer |
Years active | 1975–present |
Caroline Williams is an American actress and producer. She is best known for her role as Stretch in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre film series. Her other film roles include Alamo Bay (1985), The Legend of Billie Jean (1985), Stepfather II (1989), Days of Thunder (1990), Leprechaun 3 (1995), How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), Halloween II (2009), and Hatchet III (2013). Williams has made guest appearances on several television series such as Hunter (1987), Murder, She Wrote (1992), ER (1996), Suddenly Susan (1996), Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1997), The District (2003), and Grey's Anatomy (2010).
Life and career
[edit]Williams made her film debut in the 1975 film Smile. A decade later, she starred in Alamo Bay and The Legend of Billie Jean.[1] In 1986, Williams had small roles in Thompson's Last Run and Getting Even before portraying Vanita "Stretch" Brock in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.[2] In 1989, Williams starred in Stepfather 2.
In 1990, she reprised her role as Stretch for a brief cameo in the film Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III[3] and also starred in Days of Thunder.
In 1995, Williams starred in Leprechaun 3.[1] From the mid to late 1990s, Williams had guest appearances on several television series such as ER (1996), Suddenly Susan (1996) and Sabrina, the Teenage Witch (1997).
In 2000, Williams had a small role in How the Grinch Stole Christmas. She made a return to horror films in 2009 with a role in Rob Zombie's Halloween II[4] and had a guest appearance on Grey's Anatomy the following year. In 2013, Williams starred in the horror films Contracted and Hatchet III.[5] Other appearances include Martian Land (2015), Blood Feast (2016) and Fantasma (2017).
Filmography
[edit]Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1985 | Alamo Bay | Diane | |
The Legend of Billie Jean | Woman in Pickup | ||
1986 | Thompson's Last Run | Hooker | Television film |
Getting Even | Molly | ||
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 | Vanita 'Stretch' Brock | ||
1987 | Hunter | Sybil Taylor | 1 episode |
L.A. Law | Mrs. Talbot | 2 episodes | |
1988 | Police Story: Monster Manor | Big Red | Television film |
1989 | Stepfather II | Matty Crimmins | |
1990 | Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III | Vanita 'Stretch' Brock | Cameo |
Love and Lies | Sammi | Television film | |
Days of Thunder | Jennie Burns | ||
They Came from Outer Space | Jessica | 1 episode | |
1991 | Sins of the Mother | Jennifer Coe | Television film |
Equal Justice | Roberta | 1 episode | |
Disney Presents The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage | Christy Lawton | 1 episode | |
Shannon's Deal | Vivian | 1 episode | |
1992 | Sisters | Janet Kelso | 1 episode |
Murder, She Wrote | Amanda North & Janet Weymouth | 2 episodes | |
Silk Stalkings | Caitlin Walsh | 1 episode | |
1994 | Flashfire | Ann | |
Deconstructing Sarah | Dottie | Television film | |
1995 | Leprechaun 3 | Loretta | |
Drifting School | Emily Scott | ||
Models Inc. | Leslie Newcomb | 2 episodes | |
1996 | ER | Scrub Nurse | 1 episode |
Suddenly Susan | Ms. Turner | 1 episode | |
1997 | Sabrina, the Teenage Witch | Gwendolyn | 1 episode |
Mike Hammer, Private Eye | Janice Rhodes | 1 episode | |
1998 | Mike Hammer, Private Eye | Natural Rivers Now woman | 1 episode |
Air America | 1 episode | ||
1999 | Rage | B-Girl at the Elephant | |
Diagnosis: Murder | Maren | 1 episode | |
2000 | How the Grinch Stole Christmas | Tiny Who Woman | |
2001 | Family Law | Ms. Morton | 1 episode |
2003 | NYPD Blue | Trish Braswell | 1 episode |
Recipe for Disaster | Jason's Mom | Television film | |
The District | Ruth Davies | 1 episode | |
2004 | The Division | Donna Estes | 2 episodes |
2007 | Jane Doe: How to Fire Your Boss | Alana Devlin | |
Nip/Tuck | Mrs. Feeney | 1 episode | |
2008 | Women's Murder Club | Betsy Hammond | 1 episode |
2009 | Halloween II | Dr. Maple | |
2010 | Grey's Anatomy | Alison Clark | 1 episode |
Sebastian | Olivia Barnes | ||
Monsterpiece Theatre Volume 1 | Auntie D | Segment: "Rottentail" | |
2011 | Don't Look in the Basement! | Nurse Karen Stephens | |
2013 | Hatchet 3 | Amanda Fowler | |
Contracted | Nancy Williams | ||
2014 | Blood Valley: Seed's Revenge | Mrs. McDonagh | |
2015 | Contracted: Phase II | Nancy Williams | |
Martian Land | Ulyana | ||
2016 | Sharknado: The 4th Awakens | Stretch | |
2019 | Verotika | Peasant Woman | Segment: "Drukija Contessa of Blood" |
In Search of Darkness | Herself | Documentary film | |
Blind | Sophia Lewis | ||
2020 | Ten Minutes to Midnight | Amy Marlowe | |
In Search of Darkness: Part II | Herself | Documentary film | |
2022 | Cuddly Toys | Mrs. Martin | |
2023 | Renfield | Vanessa | |
2023 | Doomsday Meteor | Stiles |
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Women in Horror Spotlight: Caroline Williams". Morbidly Beautiful. February 19, 2018. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ Miska, Brad (March 1, 2009). "First Look at Caroline Williams on the Set of 'H2'". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved January 25, 2022.
- ^ Stine, Scott Aaron. The Gorehound's Guide to Splatter Films of the 1980s. McFarland & Company. p. 177. ISBN 9781476611327.
- ^ "Read Our Total Recall Review. What? Oh Yeah! Read Our Total Recall Review! - Dread Central". August 2, 2012.
- ^ Green, Mark (November 9, 2019). "ReelHorrorShow Interview With Caroline Williams". Reel Horror Show. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2022.