Cynthia Jane Williams was an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the television sitcoms Happy Days. Williams started acting at church during her childhood and later acted in productions at Birmingham High School. She attended Los Angeles City College where she majored in theater. After graduating she began her professional career by landing national commercials, which included Foster Gran. Her early television roles included parts on the high school comed... moreCynthia Jane Williams was an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Shirley Feeney on the television sitcoms Happy Days. Williams started acting at church during her childhood and later acted in productions at Birmingham High School. She attended Los Angeles City College where she majored in theater. After graduating she began her professional career by landing national commercials, which included Foster Gran. Her early television roles included parts on the high school comedy-drama Room 222. Before she got her break out role in Happy Days she was cast in American Graffiti, a role for which she earned a BAFTA nomination as Best Supporting Actress. After Williams left in the 8th season of Happy days she was cast in More American Graffiti. She went on to appear in several television shows, movies and theatre productions.
