Cynda Williams (born 1966) is an African-American actress. Born in Chicago, Illinois as Cynthia Williams, she was known by her birth name of Cindy Williams until she started her film career. At that time, the graduate of Ball State University changed her first name to "Cynda" to avoid conflicts with another actress listed by the Screen Actors Guild (See: Cindy Williams). Although she went on to Hollywood to appear in various movies, she actually lost the best actress award at Ball State University to Lisa Downham.

Film work:

Williams has been featured in films on both television and in the cinema. Her first appearance in a feature film was in Spike Lee's Mo' Better Blues. and One False Move as well as the Tales of the City Channel 4/PBS miniseries.

Music Industry:

While most well-known for her involvement in the movie industry, Cynda had a brief stint in the music industry in 1990 with her appearance on the soundtrack to Mo' Better Blues, on the song "Harlem Blues." The single was popular, reaching #9 on the R&B charts on November 17, 1990.

With the success of the single, Cynda had been lined up with Sony to produce her own album. While she was trained in a variety of genres, jazz became pressed on her after the success of "Harlem Blues." Unfortunately, internal conflicts at Sony caused the album to be shelved and Cynda continued acting.

Marriages:

She has been married three times. Her first marriage was to actor Billy Bob Thornton from 1990 until 1992. She then married actor Arthur Louis Fuller in 1993 before divorcing in 1998. Her current marriage is to former college football star and television producer, Roderick Plummer, whom she married in 2001. They have one child together.

Filmography:

Tru Loved (2007) - Lisa
Beautiful Loser (2007) - Dennice (Adult)
Frankie D (2007) - Barbara
Divine Intervention (2007) - Sister Grier
Our House (2006) (TV) - Nurse
When Do We Eat? (2005) - Grace
Shooter (2004) - Coach Mary
With or Without You (2003) - Cheri Fontenot
Violation (2003) (TV) - Rita Washington
MacArthur Park (2001) - Alicia
March (2001) - Angela Walsh
Hidden Blessings (2000) (TV) - Brandy Taylor
The Courage to Love (2000) (TV) - Cecelia Delille
Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) (TV) - Vivian Dandridge
The Last Call 1998
Relax...It's Just Sex 1998 - Sarina Classer
Caught Up 1998 - Vanessa Dietrich/Trish
The Wedding (film) 1998 (TV) - Liz Odis
"New York Undercover" - Erica Rockler (1 episode, 1997)
The Sweeper (1996) - Diane
Black Rose of Harlem (1996) - Georgia
Tales of Erotica (1996) - Davida Urked (segment "Wet")
Spirit Lost (1996) - Arabella
Gang in Blue (1996) - Anita Boyard
"Fallen Angels" - Deletha (1 episode, 1995)
The Tie That Binds (1995) - Lisa-Marie Chandler
Condition Red (1995) - Gidell Ryan
Wet (1995) - Davida Urked
"Tales of the City" (1993) (mini) TV Series - D'orothea/Dorothy Wilson
The Killing Box (1993) - Rebecca
One False Move (1992) - Lila 'Fantasia' Walker
Mo' Better Blues (1990) - Clarke Bentancourt