Zelda Williams facts for kids
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Zelda Rae Williams
July 31, 1989 New York City, U.S.
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Zelda Rae Williams (born July 31, 1989) is an American actress and director. She is the daughter of the famous actor Robin Williams and film producer Marsha Garces Williams. Zelda is well-known for her voice acting, especially as Kuvira in the popular Nickelodeon series The Legend of Korra.
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Early Life and Family
Zelda Williams was born in New York City. Her father, Robin Williams, named her after Princess Zelda from the The Legend of Zelda video game series. Her mother has a background that includes Filipino and Finnish heritage. Zelda is the older child of Robin and Marsha Williams. She has a younger brother named Cody and an older half-brother named Zachary.
Acting and Directing Career
Zelda Williams started acting when she was just five years old. When she was 15, she appeared in the 2004 movie House of D. In this film, she acted alongside her father and Anton Yelchin.
Working with Nintendo
Zelda and her father were featured in a TV commercial for the Nintendo 3DS game The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D in 2011. She was also a special guest host at a concert in London celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Zelda game series. She has shared that she loves playing Super Smash Bros. Melee with her friends, often choosing the character Sheik.
Other Appearances
Williams appeared in People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People" issue in 2007. She has also been in music videos, including "Buy My Love" by Wynter Gordon and "You Make Me Feel" by Cobra Starship.
Directing Films
In 2018, Zelda Williams wrote and directed a short film called Shrimp. She also acted in it. Later, she made a deal to turn Shrimp into a TV series. In 2024, she directed her first full-length movie, Lisa Frankenstein.
Hobbies and Interests
Zelda Williams enjoys being active and playing video games. She is a big fan of The Legend of Zelda series, which she was named after. She has said that The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask is her favorite game. She even supported a fan campaign to help get it released on the Nintendo 3DS.
Acting Roles in Film
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 1995 | Nine Months | Little Girl #3 in Ballet Class |
| 2004 | House of D | Melissa Loggia |
| 2008 | Were the World Mine | Frankie |
| 2009 | Don't Look Up | Matya |
| 2010 | Luster | Victor Curruthers |
| Detention | Sara | |
| See You on the Other Side | Zoey Meola | |
| Jezuz Loves Chaztity | Chaztity | |
| 2011 | Stupid Questions | Lucy |
| 2012 | The Frankenstein Brothers | Kelly Martinson |
| Noobz | Rickie | |
| 2014 | Never | Nikki |
| Maddie Moonwater | Maddie | |
| 2016 | Meet Cute | Andy |
| 2018 | Locating Silver Lake | Ella |
| Shrimp | Jess | |
| A Patch of Desert | N/A | |
| 2020 | A Disagreement About Flies | Lydia |
| 2022 | Julius Caesar Live! | Portia, Soothsayer |
Acting Roles in Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1994 | In Search of Dr. Seuss | Daughter | Television film |
| 2012 | Checked Out | Marissa | Main role; 4 episodes |
| 2013–2014 | Teen Wolf | Caitlin | Recurring role; Episodes "Fireflies" and "Illuminated" |
| 2014 | Chaotic Awesome | Episode: #1.12 | |
| The Legend of Korra | Kuvira | Recurring voice role; 11 episodes | |
| 2015–2017 | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Mona Lisa / Y'Gythgba | Recurring voice role; 5 episodes |
| 2016 | Dead of Summer | Drew Reeves | Main role; 10 episodes |
| Chelsea | Herself | Talk show | |
| Girl in the Box | Janice Hooker | Television film | |
| Unlocked: The World of Games, Revealed | Herself | Documentary | |
| 2017 | Stitchers | Zelda | Episode: "The Gremlin and the Fixer" |
| Criminal Minds | Melissa Miller | Episode: "False Flag" | |
| 2019 | Dark/Web | Cheshire | Episode: "Chapter Three" |
| Jane the Virgin | Leona | Episode: "Chapter Eighty-Seven" | |
| 2019–2020 | Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles | Foot Recruit/Cassandra 'Casey' Jones, Female Barista, Sprite | Recurring voice role |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
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| 2011 | "You Make Me Feel..." | Cobra Starship | |
| 2013 | "I Believed In God" | Danko Jones | Woman |
| 2014 | "Imagine" (UNICEF: World version) | Various | Herself |
Video Game Voice Roles
| Year | Title | Voice role |
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| 2016 | King's Quest - Chapter III: Once Upon A Climb | Amaya Blackstone |
| 2022 | The Last Worker | Emma |
Filmmaking Work
Film Directing
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Producer |
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| 2018 | Shrimp | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2020 | Kappa Kappa Die | Yes | No | No |
| 2024 | Lisa Frankenstein | Yes | No | No |
Music Video Directing
| Year | Title | Artist | Role |
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| 2016 | "Save My Soul" | JoJo | Director |
| 2018 | "Invisible" | Anna Clendening | |
| 2019 | "Dead End" | ||
| "Bend & Break" | |||
| 2020 | "Lonely Hearts" | JoJo | |
| "Think About You" |
See also
In Spanish: Zelda Williams para niños
