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Cynda Williams

Acting Born May 17, 1966 Chicago, Illinois, United States 39 credits
39
Total Credits
2023
42 Years Career Span
8
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Cynda Williams works in acting. Born May 17, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Archytele lists 39 screen credits below. A full profile for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.

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Known for

Film

Black & Privileged: Volume 1

as Alderwoman Tyrina

Looney Tunes

as Liyah

L’Aéropostale, courrier du ciel

as Alicia

Magnum P.I.

as Lisa-Marie Chandler

Fallen Angels

as Deletha

Tales of the City

as D'orothea Wilson
Film

Mo' Better Blues

as Clarke Bentancourt

American Playhouse

as D'orothea Wilson

Frequent co-stars

Olympia Dukakis 1 shared title
Donald Moffat 1 shared title
Chloe Webb 1 shared title
Laura Linney 1 shared title
Marcus D'Amico 1 shared title
Thomas Gibson 1 shared title
Paul Gross 1 shared title
Barbara Garrick 1 shared title
Billy Campbell 1 shared title
Nina Foch 1 shared title

Career timeline

Kings of L.A.
Life Ain't Like the MoviesMad as Hell
The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater
Black & Privileged: Volume 1
Ray Meets Helen
A Chance in the World
72 Hours
Temporary File
Turning Point
Beautiful Loser
Divine Intervention
When Do We Eat?
With or Without You
MarchMacArthur Park
The Courage to LoveHidden Blessings
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge
Relax... It's Just SexCaught UpThe WeddingStingers
Spirit Lost
The SweeperBlack Rose of HarlemTales of EroticaGang in Blue
MarkerThe Tie That BindsCondition Red
WetPeace and Quiet
Fallen AngelsTales of the CityGrey Knight
One False Move
Mo' Better Blues
American Playhouse

Full Filmography

39 titles
  • Kings of L.A. (2023) as Yolie
  • Life Ain't Like the Movies (2021) as Pat Mills
  • Mad as Hell (2021) as Detective Briggs
  • The Misadventures of Mistress Maneater (2020) as Deb
  • Black & Privileged: Volume 1 (2019) as Alderwoman Tyrina
  • Ray Meets Helen (2018) as Doctor Harris
  • A Chance in the World (2017) as Ruby Dottin
  • 72 Hours (2015) as Liyah
  • Temporary File (2014) as Tammy
  • Turning Point (2013) as Dede Johnson
  • Beautiful Loser (2009) as Denice
  • Divine Intervention (2008) as Sister Grier
  • When Do We Eat? (2006) as Grace
  • With or Without You (2003) as Cheri Fonteno
  • March (2001) as Angela Walsh
  • MacArthur Park (2001) as Alicia
  • The Courage to Love (2000) as Cecelia Delille
  • Hidden Blessings (2000) as Brandy Taylor
  • Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) as Vivian Dandridge
  • Relax... It's Just Sex (1998) as Sarina
  • Caught Up (1998) as Trish / Vanessa
  • The Wedding (1998) as Liz Odis
  • Stingers (1998) as Madeline
  • Spirit Lost (1997) as Arabella
  • The Sweeper (1996) as Diane
  • Black Rose of Harlem (1996) as Georgia
  • Tales of Erotica (1996) as Davida Urked (segment 'Wet')
  • Gang in Blue (1996) as Anita Boyard
  • Marker (1995)
  • The Tie That Binds (1995) as Lisa-Marie Chandler
  • Condition Red (1995) as Gidell Ryan
  • Wet (1994) as Davida Urked
  • Peace and Quiet (1994) as Mary Jones
  • Fallen Angels (1993) as Deletha
  • Tales of the City (1993) as D'orothea Wilson
  • Grey Knight (1993) as Rebecca
  • One False Move (1992) as Fantasia / Lila
  • Mo' Better Blues (1990) as Clarke Bentancourt
  • American Playhouse (1982) as D'orothea Wilson

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Cynda Williams best known for?

Cynda Williams is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Black & Privileged: Volume 1 (2019), Looney Tunes, L’Aéropostale, courrier du ciel (1980), Magnum P.I. (2018).

When and where was Cynda Williams born?

Cynda Williams was born on May 17, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

How many credits does Cynda Williams have?

Cynda Williams has accumulated over 39 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2023.

What is Cynda Williams's background in cinema and television?

Cynda Williams (born May 17, 1966) is an African American television and film actress.