Esther Jane Williams (b. August 8 1921[LINK: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=entertainment&id=4685059] Actress Esther Williams Hospitalized. (October 25, 2006) AP. Retrieved 2007-11-14. "While some references give a later birth date, Williams told The Associated Press in 2004 that she was born Aug. 8, 1921."According to the California Birth Index, 1905-1995 located at the Center for Health Statistics, Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. or 1922[LINK: http://music.msn.com/movies/article.aspx?news=239026] Infection Hospitalizes Esther Williams. (Oct 25, 2006) MSN Music. Retrieved 2006-12-04. From the article: "Associated Press archives list Williams' birthday as Aug. 8, 1921. Boll said Tuesday that the actress was born Aug. 8, 1922.") is a retired United States competitive swimmer and movie star, famous for her musical films that featured elabo