Chili Williams

Chili Williams

Deceased · Born: Dec 18, 1921 · Died: Oct 17, 2003

Personal Details

BornDec 18, 1921 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Biography

Chili Williams, an exceptionally renowned and celebrated pin-up icon, was affectionately known by her distinctive moniker, "The Polka-Dot Girl". This moniker was aptly bestowed upon her due to a photograph that showcased her stunning appearance in a polka-dotted bikini, which was subsequently published in the esteemed Life magazine. The widespread exposure and public admiration that followed this publication led to an astonishing influx of over 100,000 fan letters, underscoring her immense popularity and allure.

Subsequent to this phenomenal success, Chili landed a lucrative movie contract, subsequently appearing in various films, including the notable productions "Having Wonderful Crime" and "Wonder Man". Her acting career, although marked by fleeting appearances, left an indelible mark on the cinematic landscape.

However, Chili's life was not without controversy, as she was involved in several high-profile scandals. One such incident involved her being caught in the act of breaking into the apartment of an ex-boyfriend, a situation that garnered significant media attention and public scrutiny.

Ultimately, Chili's involvement in the entertainment industry came to an abrupt halt, as she elected to retire from acting and remain out of the public eye for an extended period. Her life, marked by both triumph and tumult, came to a close in the year 2003, leaving behind a lasting legacy as a pin-up icon and a testament to the enduring power of her captivating presence.

Career

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1952
Captive Women
Captive Women as A Norm Woman
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The Las Vegas Story
The Las Vegas Story as Guest (uncredited)
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A Girl in Every Port
A Girl in Every Port as Car Hop #8 (uncredited)
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The Lusty Men
The Lusty Men as Bit Part (uncredited)
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1950
Frenchie
Frenchie as Dealer (uncredited)
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Where the Sidewalk Ends
Where the Sidewalk Ends as Teddy (uncredited)
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1949
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1948
Raw Deal
Raw Deal as Marcy
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Assigned to Danger
Assigned to Danger as Secretary (uncredited)
{"id":126432,"title":"Heartaches","year":"1947","character":"Sally, Morton's Secretary","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/heartaches","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_126432.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_126432.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Heartaches
Heartaches as Sally, Morton's Secretary
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Copacabana
Copacabana as Sobel's Showgirl
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1945
Having Wonderful Crime
Having Wonderful Crime as Blonde in Polka Dots
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Johnny Angel
Johnny Angel as Redhead (uncredited)
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1944
The Falcon in Hollywood
The Falcon in Hollywood as Blonde Woman at Races (uncredited)