Zelda Williams
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Zelda Rae Williams is an American actress and the daughter of actor
and comedian
Robin Williams
and Marsha Garces
. She was named after Princess Zelda
of The Legend of Zelda
series of video games. Her first big role was that of Melissa Loggia, the main character's teenage love interest in the 2004 film House of D
. In 2007, she was chosen as one of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People.
to Marsha Garces
Williams, the second wife of Robin Williams. The first of Marsha's two children, Zelda has an older half-brother from Robin's first marriage, Zachary Pym Williams (born April 11, 1983), as well as a younger brother Cody Alan Williams (born November 25, 1991). Zelda moved to Los Angeles
from her hometown of San Francisco.
fan. She has stated that Wikipedia
and Notcot.org are websites she visits frequently. In June 2011, both Zelda and Robin feature in a television commercial for the Nintendo 3DS
game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
. Furthermore on October 25th 2011, she was the special guest host at the London Zelda Symphony Concert at the Hammersmith Apollo
, marking the 25th anniversary of Zelda Series. On November 17th, 2011, subscribers to Nintendo emails received an email of her and her father playing the new "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" for the Nintendo Wii. She has stated that Majora's Mask is her favorite Zelda
game, and voices support of a release of it on the Nintendo 3DS
by supporting Operation Moonfall. She appears in the Wynter Gordon
music video for "Buy My Love" and she also has a cameo in the new Cobra Starship
music video "You Make Me Feel", along with father Robin.
House of D
opposite Anton Yelchin
as his young first love, Melissa Loggia. In House of D, she worked alongside her father, co-star Robin Williams
. Though the film received mixed reviews, Zelda's and Yelchin's performances were well received.
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
and comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
and Marsha Garces
Marsha Garces
Marsha Garces is a Filipino American former nanny and current producer. She was married to actor and comedian Robin Williams from 1989 to 2008.- Produced Movies :*1993 – Mrs...
. She was named after Princess Zelda
Princess Zelda
is the name of a fictional character in The Legend of Zelda series of video games. The name has applied to every female member of Hyrule's royal family, which includes several distinct characters in Hyrule legend. Though she is the eponymous character, the player controls the main protagonist, Link...
of The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda
The Legend of Zelda, originally released as in Japan, is a video game developed and published by Nintendo, and designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka. Set in the fantasy land of Hyrule, the plot centers on a boy named Link, the playable protagonist, who aims to collect the eight fragments...
series of video games. Her first big role was that of Melissa Loggia, the main character's teenage love interest in the 2004 film House of D
House of D
House of D is 2005 drama film directed by David Duchovny as his directorial debut in film, having previously directed an episode of The X-Files for television. The film stars Erykah Badu, Frank Langella, Téa Leoni, Zelda Williams, Anton Yelchin, and Robin Williams...
. In 2007, she was chosen as one of People Magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People.
Early life
Williams was born in New York CityNew York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
to Marsha Garces
Marsha Garces
Marsha Garces is a Filipino American former nanny and current producer. She was married to actor and comedian Robin Williams from 1989 to 2008.- Produced Movies :*1993 – Mrs...
Williams, the second wife of Robin Williams. The first of Marsha's two children, Zelda has an older half-brother from Robin's first marriage, Zachary Pym Williams (born April 11, 1983), as well as a younger brother Cody Alan Williams (born November 25, 1991). Zelda moved to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
from her hometown of San Francisco.
Hobbies
Williams has been quoted as saying she's played "every single sport on the face of the planet." She regularly visits an indoor climbing gym in her hometown of San Francisco. Williams is also a dedicated video game player and Halo 3Halo 3
Halo 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie for the Xbox 360 console. The third installment in the Halo franchise, the game concludes the story arc begun in Halo: Combat Evolved and continued in Halo 2...
fan. She has stated that Wikipedia
Wikipedia
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and Notcot.org are websites she visits frequently. In June 2011, both Zelda and Robin feature in a television commercial for the Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is an action-adventure video game co-developed by Grezzo and Nintendo for the Nintendo 3DS handheld console. The game was released on June 16, 2011 in Japan, June 17, 2011 in Europe, June 19, 2011 in North America and June 30, 2011 in Australia; however, it...
. Furthermore on October 25th 2011, she was the special guest host at the London Zelda Symphony Concert at the Hammersmith Apollo
Hammersmith Apollo
Hammersmith Apollo is a major entertainment venue located in Hammersmith, London. Designed by Robert Cromie in Art Deco style, it opened in 1932 as the Gaumont Palace cinema, being re-named the Hammersmith Odeon in 1962...
, marking the 25th anniversary of Zelda Series. On November 17th, 2011, subscribers to Nintendo emails received an email of her and her father playing the new "The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword" for the Nintendo Wii. She has stated that Majora's Mask is her favorite Zelda
Zelda
Zelda may refer to:*Zelda Spellman, the aunt of Sabrina the Teenage Witch, a character and comic strip from the 1960s onward.* The Legend of Zelda, a video game series by Nintendo** The Legend of Zelda , the first game in the series...
game, and voices support of a release of it on the Nintendo 3DS
Nintendo 3DS
The is a portable game console produced by Nintendo. The autostereoscopic device is able to project stereoscopic 3D effects without the use of 3D glasses or any additional accessories. The Nintendo 3DS features backward compatibility with Nintendo DS series software, including Nintendo DSi software...
by supporting Operation Moonfall. She appears in the Wynter Gordon
Wynter Gordon
Diana "Wynter" Gordon is an American pop/dance singer-songwriter. She began as a writer for other artists, later signing with Atlantic Records where she began working on an album while continuing to write songs for other acts and providing vocals on songs...
music video for "Buy My Love" and she also has a cameo in the new Cobra Starship
Cobra Starship
Cobra Starship is an American synthpop band created by former Midtown bassist and lead vocalist Gabe Saporta in 2003 in New York City, New York...
music video "You Make Me Feel", along with father Robin.
Career
Williams's acting debut was in the 2004 filmFilm
A film, also called a movie or motion picture, is a series of still or moving images. It is produced by recording photographic images with cameras, or by creating images using animation techniques or visual effects...
House of D
House of D
House of D is 2005 drama film directed by David Duchovny as his directorial debut in film, having previously directed an episode of The X-Files for television. The film stars Erykah Badu, Frank Langella, Téa Leoni, Zelda Williams, Anton Yelchin, and Robin Williams...
opposite Anton Yelchin
Anton Yelchin
Anton Viktorovich Yelchin is an American film and television actor. He began performing in the late 1990s, appearing in several television roles, as well as the Hollywood films Along Came a Spider and Hearts in Atlantis...
as his young first love, Melissa Loggia. In House of D, she worked alongside her father, co-star Robin Williams
Robin Williams
Robin McLaurin Williams is an American actor and comedian. Rising to fame with his role as the alien Mork in the TV series Mork and Mindy, and later stand-up comedy work, Williams has performed in many feature films since 1980. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance...
. Though the film received mixed reviews, Zelda's and Yelchin's performances were well received.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 1994 in film 1994 was a significant year in film.The top grosser worldwide was The Lion King, which to date stands as the highest-grossing traditionally-animated film of all time... |
In Search of Dr. Seuss In Search of Dr. Seuss In Search of Dr. Seuss is a feature film chronicling the adventures of a news reporter who enters the world of Dr. Seuss by opening a magical book. It came to DVD in 2003 and again in 2008 as a bonus feature for the TV movie Horton Hears a Who!.-Plot:A reporter named Kathy Lane comes to Theodor... |
Daughter | Television movie |
| 1995 1995 in film -Top grossing films:-Events:* March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris by Danish directors Lars von Trier and Thomas Vinterberg.* March 28 - Actress Julia Roberts and singer Lyle Lovett announce their plans for separation.... |
Nine Months Nine Months Nine Months is a 1995 romantic comedy film directed by Chris Columbus. It stars Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, Tom Arnold, Joan Cusack, Jeff Goldblum, and Robin Williams. The movie is a US remake of the French movie Neuf mois and served as Grant's first US starring role. It was filmed on location in... |
Little Girl #3 in Ballet Class | |
| 2004 2004 in film The year 2004 in film involved some significant events. Major releases of sequels took place. It included blockbuster films like Shrek 2, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, The Passion of the Christ, Meet the Fockers, Blade: Trinity, Spider-Man 2, Alien vs. Predator, Kill Bill Vol... |
House of D House of D House of D is 2005 drama film directed by David Duchovny as his directorial debut in film, having previously directed an episode of The X-Files for television. The film stars Erykah Badu, Frank Langella, Téa Leoni, Zelda Williams, Anton Yelchin, and Robin Williams... |
Melissa Loggia | |
| 2008 2008 in film This is a list of all major films made in 2008.-Highest-grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2008... |
Were the World Mine Were the World Mine Were the World Mine is a 2008 romantic musical fantasy film directed by Tom Gustafson and written by Gustafson and Cory James Krueckeberg.Were the World Mine is a story of gay empowerment, inspired by Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream... |
Frankie | |
| 2009 2009 in film The year 2009 saw the release of many films. Seven made the top 50 list of highest-grossing films, and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced that as of this year, their Best Picture category would consist of ten nominees, rather than five .- Highest-grossing films :Please note... |
Don't Look Up Don't Look Up Don't Look Up is a 1996 Japanese horror film directed by Hideo Nakata.-Plot:Don't Look Up is about a film director and his crew who slowly go insane when the film set is haunted by the ghost of an actress who died while filming a TV show in the 1960s.On the set of a dark war time drama at an old... |
Matya | |
| Luster | Victor | Post-production | |
| Detention | Sara | Completed | |
| 2010 2010 in film The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and... |
The Frankenstein Brothers The Frankenstein Brothers The Frankenstein Brothers is a 2010 independent romantic comedy that takes place in Denver, Colorado. The plot is centered around two orphan brothers, recently graduated from college, who inherit the Left Hand Brewing Company.- Plot :... |
Kelly Martinson | Post-production |