JoBeth Williams
Biography
Margaret JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy nominated American film and television actress and director, and current President of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Williams rose to prominence appearing in such films as Stir Crazy (1980), Poltergeist (1982), The Big Chill (1983), The Day After (1983), Teachers (1984), and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). A three-time Emmy Award nominee, she was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie for her work in the TV movie Adam (1983) and the TV miniseries Baby M (1988). Her third nomination was for her guest role in the sitcom Frasier (1994). Her directorial debut with the 1994 short film On Hope earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. She also starred in the TV series The Client (1995–96), and had recurring roles in the TV series Dexter (2007) and Private Practice (2009–11). In 2009 she began serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation; she is President Emeritus of the foundation. She has also had numerous guest starring roles on TV and has starred in several TV movies.
Known For
Diane Freeling
Poltergeist
Margo Brofman
Switch
Diane Freeling
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Jane Newhart
Justice
Meredith
Stir Crazy
Maureen Meeks
Fever Pitch
Lisa Hammond
Teachers
Nurse Nancy Bauer
The Day After
Phyllis Bernard
Kramer vs. Kramer
Bessie Earp
Wyatt Earp
Natalie Standish
Dutch
Dr. Patricia Cromwell
Jungle 2 Jungle
Karen Bowens
The Big Chill
Rosemary Fletcher
Within
Natalie
Chantilly Bridge
Hattie Dorsett
Sybil
Agnes Webb
In the Land of Women
Lt. Gwen Harper
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Mrs. Mayer
Crazylove
Constance Wilde
Feasting with Panthers
Lois Wilson
My Name Is Bill W.
Alice Bridges
It Came from the Sky
Marion
TiMER
Harriet Purdue
Endangered Species
Cathy Palmer
American Dreamer
Sarah
Welcome Home
Reve Walsh
Adam
Beatrice
Love's Christmas Journey
Lily Chismore
Desert Bloom
Lisa
Memories of Me
Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams)
After the SIlence
Marian Faber
The World Beyond
Dr. Hollis
Child in the Night
Sidney Stone
Just Write
Jeanette Makins
14 Hours
Tess Harper
Victim of Love
Natalie
Chantilly Lace
Nancy Parkhurst
Voices from Within
Sarah Gallagher
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
Sophia Browning
Uncorked
Charlotte Smith
In My Dreams
Dr. Lillian Rose
The Rose Technique
Jessie
The Dogs of War
Anne Werden
When Danger Follows You Home
Rose
Ruby Jean and Joe
Crazy / Sane Diane
Me, Myself and I
Edna Earle Ponder
The Ponder Heart
Winnie Winslow
Parallel Lives
Claudia Ryan
Kids Don't Tell
Sophie Hanson
Trapped in a Purple Haze
Mrs. Stern
Alex & the List
Elizabeth Hackett
A Season of Hope
Lorna Anderson
Murder Ordained
The Curse of Poltergeist
Marcia
Not Without Hope
Boots
Cash for Gold
Reve Walsh
Adam: His Song Continues
Tiffany Farinpour
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
Patricia
Barracuda
Mayor
The Last Film Festival
June Sickles
Into the Fire
Laura Weston
Fun and Games
Christine Biondi
Final Appeal
Self
The Big Chill: A Reunion
Diane Freeling
Commercial Entertainment Product
Sherry
SGT. Will Gardner
Repossessed
Bettye Sue Dryer
What the Night Can Do
Ginny Moore
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted
Edith
The Big Year
Self
SEGAL
Self
Searching for Debra Winger
Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)
Jackie's Back!
Madeline 'Maddie' Parker
A Chance of Snow
Self
She Was Here
Bettina (voice)
Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
76
Gender
Female
Birthday
1948-12-06
Place of Birth
Houston, Texas, USA
Also Known As
ДжоБет Уильямс