Megan Williams (11 September 1956 – 17 April 2000) was an Australian actress and singer, who played a continuing role as Alice Sullivan in the television drama The Sullivans, and won a Logie Award for her work in Anzacs (1985).[1]
Williams was born in London, England to David and Chin Yu Williams who appeared in a West End production of South Pacific.[2] At six months old, Williams had a minor TV role as an abandoned baby on The Adventures of Robin Hood. Williams' family moved to Sydney, Australia where she pursued an acting career.
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Williams' first major role was as an ongoing lead, Ann Watson, in the daily soap operaClass of '74 (1974).[3][4] The long running role of Alice Watkins Sullivan in The Sullivans (1978-1982) followed. A guest role as Carol Canning in The Outsiders (1976) episode 10 "Charlie Cole Esq." (broadcast 1977) had her appearing in a bikini.[5] After The Sullivans ended she continued to act on Australian television, with a guest role in ABC drama-musical series Sweet and Sour (1984), a Logie Award winning role as Kate Baker in the miniseries Anzacs (1985),[6] and an ongoing role of Cassie Jones in Return to Eden (1986). In the late 1980s she worked in the UK, appearing in one episode of British soap opera EastEnders (1989). Williams had a minor role in the movie Nightmare Man (1999). Williams appeared in an Australian production of "Cats" as Grizzabella. She appeared in the Australian comedy series All Together Now, which starred Jon English, as an electrician called Julie in the episode titled: I've Got to Be Me (Season 3 - Episode 3).
Megan Williams appeared in the Film Clip of "The Queen and Me" with Mondo Rock (1982). Williams provided backing vocals for "Flame Trees" on Cold Chisel'sTwentieth Century (1984). John Prior (drummer with Matt Finish) wrote songs for Williams in the mid-1980s.[7]
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Williams was instrumental in bringing Pilates to Australia, as she was doing exercise/rehab for Sydney Dance Company and others. She was one of the founders of The Australian Pilates Method Association.[8]
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Williams was in a de facto relationship with Cold Chisel singer-guitarist Ian Moss for 11 years, before they separated in the 1990s.
Williams had an operation for breast cancer in 1997, however the disease was diagnosed again in December 1999 and she died at Darlinghurst Sacred Heart Hospice in April 2000, aged 43.[2]
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^. Archived from the original on 2 February 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
^ ab. Classic Aussie Soaps. Archived from the original on 12 April 2009. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
^"Who was who at Waratah High". Sydney Morning Herald. 29 March 2004. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
^"Class act". Sydney Morning Herald. 29 March 2004. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
^"Megan Williams (I) Awards". IMDb. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
^"Matt Finish resurrected". Hotsource: Wendy Lloyd Curley & Susan Stanbridge. 30 November 2006. Archived from the original on 4 September 2012. Retrieved 16 November 2007.
^The Australian Pilates Method Association: Our History
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Megan Williams 11 September 1956 17 April 2000 was an Australian actress and singer who played a continuing role as Alice Sullivan in the television drama The Sullivans and won a Logie Award for her work in Anzacs 1985 1 Megan WilliamsBornMegan Williams 1956 09 11 11 September 1956London EnglandDied17 April 2000 2000 04 17 aged 43 Sydney New South Wales AustraliaOccupation s Actress singerPartnerIan Moss Contents 1 Early years 2 Career 2 1 Actor 2 2 Singer 2 3 Pilates teacher 3 Personal life 4 References 5 External linksEarly years editWilliams was born in London England to David and Chin Yu Williams who appeared in a West End production of South Pacific 2 At six months old Williams had a minor TV role as an abandoned baby on The Adventures of Robin Hood Williams family moved to Sydney Australia where she pursued an acting career Career editActor edit Williams first major role was as an ongoing lead Ann Watson in the daily soap opera Class of 74 1974 3 4 The long running role of Alice Watkins Sullivan in The Sullivans 1978 1982 followed A guest role as Carol Canning in The Outsiders 1976 episode 10 Charlie Cole Esq broadcast 1977 had her appearing in a bikini 5 After The Sullivans ended she continued to act on Australian television with a guest role in ABC drama musical series Sweet and Sour 1984 a Logie Award winning role as Kate Baker in the miniseries Anzacs 1985 6 and an ongoing role of Cassie Jones in Return to Eden 1986 In the late 1980s she worked in the UK appearing in one episode of British soap opera EastEnders 1989 Williams had a minor role in the movie Nightmare Man 1999 Williams appeared in an Australian production of Cats as Grizzabella She appeared in the Australian comedy series All Together Now which starred Jon English as an electrician called Julie in the episode titled I ve Got to Be Me Season 3 Episode 3 FILM Year Program Character Type 1995 Dido amp Aeneas unknown role TV Opera CANADA 1999 Nightmare Man Carolyn Worden Feature film CANADA NZ AUSTRALIA TELEVISION Year Program Character Type 1957 The Adventures of Robin Hood TV series Molly TV series UK 1974 1975 Class of 74 Ann Watson TV series Regular role 1975 Class of 75 Ann Watson TV series Regular role 1975 Division 4 Barbie Carson TV series 1 episode 1976 The Outsiders Carol Canning ABC TV series 1 episode 1977 Graham Kennedy s Blankety Blanks Herself TV series 2 episodes 1977 All At Sea Maryanne Hand TV movie 1978 1983 The Sullivans Alice Watkins Sullivan Alice Morgan TV series 729 episodes 1981 The Mike Walsh Show Guest Herself with Paul Cronin amp Andy Anderson TV series 1 episode 1981 The Don Lane Show Herself sings We ll Meet Again at Victory Ball TV series 1 episode 1982 The Daryl Somers Show Herself TV series 1 episode 1984 Supersleuth Roberta Collins TV movie 1984 Sweet and Sour Charlie ABC TV series 4 episodes 1985 The Midday Show Grizabella Cats TV series 2 episodes 1985 Anzacs Sister Kate Baker TV miniseries 5 episodes 1985 Making Of Anzacs Herself Sister Kate Baker TV special 1986 Return To Eden Cassie Jones TV series 22 episodes 1989 EastEnders Nancy TV series UK 1 episode 1990 Hey Hey It s Saturday Herself Red Faces TV series 1 episode 1990 In Melbourne Today Guest Herself TV series 1 episode 1990 TV Celebrity Dance Party Herself performs Do You Wanna Dance TV special 1991 Tonight Live With Steve Vizard Herself TV series 1 episode 1991 The Midday Show Herself TV series 1 episode 1991 Lethal Impact Chris doctor Video UK 1992 Great Performances French Party Guests Snow Flowers TV series US 1992 The Morning Show Herself TV series 1 episode 1992 In Sydney Today Herself TV series 1 episode 1992 All Together Now Julie TV series 1 episode 1992 The World Tonight Beauty And The Beast segment Herself TV series 1 episode 1996 In Suspicious Circumstances Georgina Moore TV series UK Singer edit Megan Williams appeared in the Film Clip of The Queen and Me with Mondo Rock 1982 Williams provided backing vocals for Flame Trees on Cold Chisel s Twentieth Century 1984 John Prior drummer with Matt Finish wrote songs for Williams in the mid 1980s 7 Pilates teacher edit Williams was instrumental in bringing Pilates to Australia as she was doing exercise rehab for Sydney Dance Company and others She was one of the founders of The Australian Pilates Method Association 8 Personal life editWilliams was in a de facto relationship with Cold Chisel singer guitarist Ian Moss for 11 years before they separated in the 1990s Williams had an operation for breast cancer in 1997 however the disease was diagnosed again in December 1999 and she died at Darlinghurst Sacred Heart Hospice in April 2000 aged 43 2 References edit The 28th Annual TV Week Logie Awards 1986 Archived from the original on 2 February 2009 Retrieved 16 November 2007 a b Megan Williams Australian actor best known for her role as Alice Sullivan in The Sullivans Classic Aussie Soaps Archived from the original on 12 April 2009 Retrieved 16 November 2007 Who was who at Waratah High Sydney Morning Herald 29 March 2004 Retrieved 16 November 2007 Class act Sydney Morning Herald 29 March 2004 Retrieved 16 November 2007 Outsiders eps Retrieved 16 November 2007 Megan Williams I Awards IMDb Retrieved 16 November 2007 Matt Finish resurrected Hotsource Wendy Lloyd Curley amp Susan Stanbridge 30 November 2006 Archived from the original on 4 September 2012 Retrieved 16 November 2007 The Australian Pilates Method Association Our HistoryExternal links editMegan Williams at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Megan Williams actress amp oldid 1220459015, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
