JoBeth Williams
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
ActingBirthday
December 6, 1948Gender
FemaleKnown Movie Credits
78Place of birth
Houston, Texas, USAAlso known as
ДжоБет УильямсCast credits
Poltergeist
Diane FreelingSwitch
Margo BrofmanPoltergeist II: The Other Side
Diane FreelingJustice
Jane NewhartStir Crazy
MeredithFever Pitch
Maureen MeeksTeachers
Lisa HammondThe Day After
Nurse Nancy BauerKramer vs. Kramer
Phyllis BernardWyatt Earp
Bessie EarpDutch
Natalie StandishJungle 2 Jungle
Dr. Patricia CromwellThe Big Chill
Karen BowensWithin
Rosemary FletcherChantilly Bridge
NatalieSybil
Hattie DorsettIn the Land of Women
Agnes WebbStop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Lt. Gwen HarperCrazylove
Mrs. MayerFeasting with Panthers
Constance WildeMy Name Is Bill W.
Lois Wilson