needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2009) Cindy Williams Born Cynthia Jane Williams August 22, 1947 (1947-08-22) (age 63) Van Nuys, California, U.S. Occupation Actress Years active 1970–present Spouse Bill Hudson (1982-2000) Cynthia Jane "Cindy" Williams (born August 22, 1947) is an American actress best known for starring in the television situation-comedy series Laverne & Shirley, in the role of "Shirley Feeney". Although praised for her portrayal of Shirley, she left the show after the 2nd episode of the show's eighth and final season. She is also known for her role as Laurie Henderson in the classic film American Graffiti..