Zelda Williams

Zelda Williams
Name	Zelda Williams
Birth date	31 July 1989
Birth place	New York City, United States
Occupation	Actress; director; writer
Years active	1994–present
Parents	Robin Williams; Marsha Garces
Relatives	Cassandra Williams; Zak Williams

Zelda Williams (born July 31, 1989) is an American actress, director, writer, and producer known for film, television, and voice roles. She is the daughter of actor Robin Williams and producer Marsha Garces, and has appeared in independent films, mainstream television, and animated projects while developing short films and web series. Williams’s career spans collaborations with filmmakers and participation in activism related to mental health and artistic communities.

Early life and family

Williams was born in New York City and raised primarily in San Francisco and Los Angeles. She is the daughter of actor Robin Williams and producer Marsha Garces, and grew up alongside siblings including Zak Williams and half-siblings from her father's other relationships. Her childhood environment connected her to figures in film and television such as Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, David Letterman, Meryl Streep, and John Belushi through family and industry interactions. Williams attended schools in Los Angeles County and spent formative years near institutions like UCLA and artistic communities in Hollywood and Marin County.

Acting career

Williams began acting as a child, appearing in projects linked to performers and creators including Robin Williams, Billy Crystal, Tim Burton, Guillermo del Toro, and Timothy Hutton. She has worked in independent film circuits that intersect with festivals such as the Sundance Film Festival, the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Toronto International Film Festival, collaborating with directors who have ties to A24, Netflix, and HBO. Her film roles include appearances in productions associated with companies like Dimension Films, Lionsgate, Warner Bros., Universal Pictures, and Sony Pictures Classics. Williams has acted alongside performers from franchises tied to Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Harry Potter, and The Lord of the Rings through ensemble casts and crossover casting networks.

Directing, writing, and other creative work

Williams expanded into writing and directing short films and web series, participating in projects showcased at venues including the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, and regional film series in Los Angeles and San Francisco. She has written scripts and directed pieces that involved collaborators from IFC Films, PBS, Adult Swim, and independent production companies linked to producers who worked with Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino. Williams’s creative work engages with online platforms associated with YouTube, Vimeo, Hulu, and streaming services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, and she has contributed to anthology projects alongside filmmakers from Rian Johnson’s circles and creators of Black Mirror-style anthology series.

Television and voice acting

Williams’s television credits include guest and recurring roles on series broadcast by networks like NBC, ABC, CBS, FOX, The CW, and cable channels such as HBO, Showtime, TBS, and FX. She has performed voice roles in animated projects and video games connected to studios like Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, Nickelodeon Animation Studio, Disney Television Animation, and game developers affiliated with Electronic Arts and Ubisoft. Her voice work placed her in productions associated with franchises and creators from Adventure Time, Rick and Morty, Avatar: The Last Airbender-adjacent talent, and other contemporary animation networks.

Personal life and activism

Williams has been active in advocacy related to mental health, supporting organizations and initiatives linked to groups such as the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, National Alliance on Mental Illness, and community programs in Los Angeles County and San Francisco Bay Area. Following the death of Robin Williams, she partnered with artists, filmmakers, and activists including members of Time to Change, Bring Change to Mind, and non-profits that collaborate with foundations started by entertainers such as Paul Newman and Angelina Jolie. Williams has participated in panels and events with filmmakers, actors, and mental health professionals from institutions like UCLA Health and Stanford University and has promoted campaigns on social platforms tied to organizations such as The Trevor Project, RAINN, and youth arts initiatives connected to San Francisco Arts Commission.

Filmography

Williams’s filmography spans feature films, short films, television episodes, and voice credits. Her credits connect her to casts and crews associated with studios and series including Warner Bros., Lionsgate, A24, Netflix, HBO, NBC Universal, Disney, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, Showtime, IFC, Starz, PBS, BBC, Adult Swim, Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Sony Pictures, Miramax, Dimension Films, Sony Pictures Classics, Amazon Studios, Blumhouse Productions, Annapurna Pictures, Film4, StudioCanal, Focus Features, STX Entertainment, Roadside Attractions, Oscilloscope Laboratories, and Neon.

Awards and recognition

Williams has received recognition at film festivals and arts organizations, including selections and nominations at the Sundance Film Festival, SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, Gen Art Film Festival, and regional awards administered by entities such as the Los Angeles Film Critics Association, the San Francisco Film Society, and the Independent Spirit Awards community. Industry acknowledgments connected her with mentorship programs and grants from groups like Women In Film, The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation film program, The Gotham Awards-affiliated labs, and development programs run by Sony Pictures Classics and Focus Features.

Category:1989 births Category:Living people Category:American actresses Category:Film directors from California