Caroline McWilliams

Caroline McWilliams was an American actress best known for her roles in “Mermaids,” “Benson,” and “Soap.” She made significant contributions to television and film during her career, earning recognition for her talent.

Personal and Family Life

Born on April 4, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, Caroline grew up in Rhode Island and attended high school there. She studied drama at both Carnegie Mellon University and the Pasadena Playhouse. Caroline was married to actor Michael Keaton from 1982 until 1990, and they had a son named Sean Douglas, born in 1983.

Career Highlights

Caroline’s career took off when she played “Janet Mason” on the soap opera “Guiding Light” from 1969 to 1975. She later gained fame for spoofing soap operas in the sitcom “Soap” and continued her success with a role in the spinoff “Benson.” Throughout her acting journey, she appeared in various TV series and movies, showcasing her versatility.

Death and Legacy

Caroline McWilliams passed away on February 11, 2010, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications from multiple myeloma. Her contributions to television and the arts are remembered fondly, and in her honor, her family encouraged donations to the Red Cross Haiti relief effort after her passing.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Mermaids 1990-12-14 Carrie
The Richest Cat in the World 1986-03-09 Paula Rigsby
The Aliens Are Coming 1980-03-02 Sue Garner
The Death of Ocean View Park 1979-10-19 Paula Williams
White Water Summer 1987-07-10 Virginia Block
Sworn to Silence 1987-04-06 Maureen Fischetti
The Gift of Life 1982-03-15 Clair Danhaus
Into Thin Air 1985-10-29 Asst. Dist. Atty. Towler
Shattered Vows 1984-10-28 Sister Agnes
Rage! 1980-09-25 Maryann
Switched at Birth 1991-04-28 Lois Morehead
The Day the Bubble Burst 1982-02-07 Dorothy Livermore
Pigeon Feathers 1988-02-17 Elsie
Stop at Nothing 1991-12-03 A.J. Parker
St. Elsewhere 1982-10-26
Home Improvement 1991-09-17 Dr. Kaplan
Benson 1979-09-13 Marcy Hill
Judging Amy 1999-09-19 Helene Steele
Sisters 1991-05-11
Suddenly Susan 1996-09-19 Liz Keane
Beverly Hills, 90210 1990-10-04
Quincy, M.E. 1976-10-03 Beverly Conrad
Murphy Brown 1988-11-14
Kojak 1973-10-24 Ellen Roberts
Hill Street Blues 1981-01-15
Cagney & Lacey 1982-03-25
Battle of the Network Stars 1976-11-13
Project U.F.O. 1978-02-19
Nearly Departed 1989-04-10 Claire Pritchard
Sweepstakes 1979-01-26
The Andros Targets 1977-01-31 Celine Smith
Soap 1977-09-13 Sally
Night Court 1984-01-04 Suzanne
The Incredible Hulk 1977-11-04 Dr. Claudia Baxter
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman 1993-09-12
Barney Miller 1975-01-23 Tricia Morgan