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 |