Wendy O. Williams

Wendy O. Williams

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Wendy Orlean Williams (May 28, 1949 – April 6, 1998), better known as Wendy O. Williams, was an American singer, songwriter and actress. Born in Webster, New York, she first came to prominence as the lead singer of the punk rock band Plasmatics. Her infamous stage theatrics included blowing up equipment, near nudity and chain-sawing guitars. After she left home at the age of 16, Williams hitchhiked her way to Colorado, earning money by crocheting string bikinis. She later traveled to Florida and Europe landing various jobs such as lifeguard, stripper and server at Dunkin' Donuts. When she returned to California in 1978, she began performing in live sex shows and later appeared in the adult film, Candy Goes to Hollywood (1979). That same year, she was approached by the manager Rod Swenson, who recruited her to join his newly formed punk rock band, Plasmatics. The band shortly became known on the New York City underground scene, performing at clubs such as CBGB. After releasing three album with Plasmatics, Williams embarked on a solo career and in 1984 released her debut album, WOW. She followed with the albums Kommander of Kaos (1986) and Deffest! and Baddest! (1988), before she retired from the music industry. Williams made her screen debut in Tom DeSimone's film Reform School Girls (1986), for which she recorded the title song. She also appeared in the 1989 comedy Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog, and television seriesThe New Adventures of Beans Baxter and MacGyver. On April 6, 1998, Williams committed suicide near her home in Storrs, Connecticut. Dubbed "The Queen of Shock Rock," Williams was widely considered the most controversial and radical female singer of her day. She often sported a Mohawk haircut. In 1985, she was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Female Rock Vocal Performance category during the height of her popularity as a solo artist.

  • Title: Wendy O. Williams
  • Popularity: 1.094
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1949-05-28
  • Place of Birth: Webster, New York, USA
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  • Also Known As: Wendy Orlean Williams
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Wendy O. Williams Movies

  • 1986
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    Reform School Girls

    Reform School Girls

    5.8 1986 HD

    Jenny is sent to a women's reform school. It is run by evil warden Sutter and her henchwoman Edna. Jenny will stop at nothing to escape but she also...

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  • 1985
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    Wendy O. Williams LIVE: Bump 'N Grind

    Wendy O. Williams LIVE: Bump 'N Grind

    1 1985 HD

    As the lead singer of the infamous Plasmatics, Wendy O. Williams emerged as one of the most notorious figures on the American punk scene; dubbed the...

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  • 1982
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    The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

    The Rolling Stones - The First 20 Years

    1 1982 HD

    Documentary about the first 20 years of the Rolling Stones with interviews and a lot of rare archive footages all over the world, pictures, TV and...

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  • 1979
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    Candy Goes to Hollywood

    Candy Goes to Hollywood

    6.4 1979 HD

    Bubble-brained Candy Christian travels to Hollywood to make it big and instead gets taken under the wing of a sleazy 'talent agent' bent on...

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  • 1979
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    800 Fantasy Lane

    800 Fantasy Lane

    6.4 1979 HD

    Two lowly gas pump attendants pose as oil magnates in order to gain entry into the exclusive Hollywood Star Realty... where the real estate agents...

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  • 1989
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    Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog

    Pucker Up and Bark Like a Dog

    4 1989 HD

    A socially isolated and extremely shy Los Angeles painter finds his dream girl in the form of a struggling actress and finds himself at last finding...

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  • 1988
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    Forbidden Worlds

    Forbidden Worlds

    6 1988 HD

    Compilation movie featuring various scenes from the adult films 800 Fantasy Lane (1979), F... And Lots of It. (1980), Ultra Flesh (1980), The Blonde...

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  • 2006
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    Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics - 10 Years of Revolutionary Rock and Roll

    Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics - 10 Years of Revolutionary Rock and Roll

    8 2006 HD

    Pioneers of punk-metal fusion, Wendy O. Williams and the Plasmatics revolutionized the culture of American music with unparalleled live performances...

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  • 1990
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    Motörhead: The Birthday Party

    Motörhead: The Birthday Party

    7.5 1990 HD

    Motörhead's 10th anniversary show at the Hammersmith Odeon in London, England on 26 June 1985. ----Setlist---- 1. Iron Fist 2. Stay Clean 3....

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  • 1985
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    MacGyver

    MacGyver

    7.7 1985 HD

    He's everyone's favorite action hero... but he's a hero with a difference. Angus MacGyver is a secret agent whose wits are his deadliest weapon....

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  • 1987
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    The New Adventures of Beans Baxter

    The New Adventures of Beans Baxter

    5 1987 HD

    The New Adventures of Beans Baxter is an adventure/comedy television series The show revolves around the spy activities of Benjamin "Beans" Baxter...

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  • 1999
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    Where Are They Now?

    Where Are They Now?

    7.5 1999 HD

    Where Are They Now? was a television series on VH1 that featured past celebrities and updated on their current professional and personal status. Each...

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