Tonya Maxine "Lee" Williams

At A Glance

Born in London, England as Tonya Maxine Williams, the Image Award-winning Williams joined the cast of The Young and the Restless in May 1990.

Prior to moving to the United States, Williams and her family lived in Kingston, Jamaica and Oshawa, Canada. Williams graduated from Ryerson College in Toronto, a school that specializes in theatre. William was also the winner of the "Miss Black Ontario" pageant.

Williams also appeared on several television programs while in Canada, including the Canadian version of Sesame Street.

On US television, Williams appeared on the short-lived soap opera Generations, opposite her future Y&R co-star Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters). Some of her other credits include appearances on Gimme A Break, Matlock and Hill Street Blues.

Acting Portfolio: TELEVISION

The Bold and the Beautiful Dr. Olivia Barber Winters February 1 and 2, 2011 She's the Mayor Maxine 2011 Double Wedding 2010 The Border Octavia Jones 2009-2010 A Perfect Note Jasmine 2005 Kink in My Hair Executive Producer, Director 2004 Tonya Lee Williams: Gospel Jubilee Host, Executive Producer, Writer 2004 Seventeen Again Monique Donovan 2000 PSI Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal Carole Sanderson 1998 Silk Stalkings Loretta Cole 1994 Getting By Janet 1993 Counterstrike Denise 1993 Piece of Cake Tanya 1990 The Young and the Restless Dr. Olivia Barber Winters May 1990 to September 7, 2005 [contract]; April 12 and 13, 2007 ; October 23, 2008 to July 24,2009 ; April 13 and 14, 2010 ; May 11, 2010 to May 25, 2010 ; June 22 and 23, 2010 ; August 25 and 26, 2010 [recurring]; February 15, 2011 to Present [recurring] Generations Linda 1989 A Very Brady Christmas Belinda 1988 The Liberators Jenny 1987 As Is TV Commentator 1986 Check It Out Jennifer Woods 1985-1986 Polka Dot Door Host 1971

Acting Portfolio: FILM

My Name Is Khan News Anchor 2010 Finding Father's Toe Carole 2007 Poor Boy's Game Ruth Carvery 2007 Maple Executive Producer 2001 The Borrower Desk Nurse 1991 Spaced Invaders Ernestine 1990 Skullduggery 1983

Awards & Acclaim

Daytime Emmys Nomination, Outstanding Supporting Actress (1996, 2000) Image Awards Winner, Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (2000, 2002) Image Awards Nomination, Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series (1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2011)

Vital Statistics

PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England

DATE OF BIRTH: July 12, 1957

HEIGHT: 5' 8"

HAIR: Brown

EYES: Brown