JoBeth Williams
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 6, 1948
- Birthplace
- Houston, Texas, USA
Margaret JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American 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, 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.
Filmography
- Horrifying Hollywood Murders
Horrifying Hollywood Murders TBA
as Self
Behemoth! 2026
as Ginnie Serian
She Was Here 2026
as Self
Not Without Hope 2025
as Marcia
SEGAL 2025
as Self
Cash for Gold 2024
as Boots
Chantilly Bridge 2023
as Natalie
What the Night Can Do 2020
as Bettye Sue Dryer
SGT. Will Gardner 2019
as Sherry
Alex & the List 2018
as Mrs. Stern
Barracuda 2017
as Patricia
Within 2016
as Rosemary Fletcher
The Last Film Festival 2016
as Mayor
In My Dreams 2015
as Charlotte Smith
Love's Christmas Journey 2011
as Beatrice
The Big Year 2011
as Edith
Uncorked 2009
as Sophia Browning
TiMER 2009
as Marion
Sybil 2007
as Hattie Dorsett
In the Land of Women 2007
as Agnes Webb
14 Hours 2005
as Jeanette Makins
Crazylove 2005
as Mrs. Mayer
Into the Fire 2005
as June Sickles
Fever Pitch 2005
as Maureen Meeks
The Curse of Poltergeist 2002
Actor
Searching for Debra Winger 2002
as Self
The Rose Technique 2002
as Dr. Lillian Rose
Repossessed 2002
Actor
The Ponder Heart 2001
as Edna Earle Ponder
Frankie & Hazel 2000
Director
Trapped in a Purple Haze 2000
as Sophie Hanson
Jackie's Back! 1999
as Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)
It Came from the Sky 1999
as Alice Bridges
The Big Chill: A Reunion 1999
as Self
Justice 1999
as Jane Newhart
A Chance of Snow 1998
as Madeline 'Maddie' Parker
When Danger Follows You Home 1997
as Anne Werden
Jungle 2 Jungle 1997
as Dr. Patricia Cromwell
Just Write 1997
as Sidney Stone
After the SIlence 1996
as Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams)
Ruby Jean and Joe 1996
as Rose
A Season of Hope 1995
as Elizabeth Hackett
Voices from Within 1994
as Nancy Parkhurst
On Hope 1994
Director
Parallel Lives 1994
as Winnie Winslow
Wyatt Earp 1994
as Bessie Earp
Final Appeal 1993
as Christine Biondi
Chantilly Lace 1993
as Natalie
- Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash 1993
as Sarah Gallagher
Commercial Entertainment Product 1992
as Diane Freeling
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted 1992
as Ginny Moore
Me, Myself and I 1992
as Crazy / Sane Diane
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot 1992
as Gwen Harper
Dutch 1991
as Natalie Standish
Switch 1991
as Margo Brofman
Victim of Love 1991
as Tess Harper
Bump in the Night 1991
Co-Executive Producer
Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker 1990
as Bettina (voice)
Child in the Night 1990
as Dr. Hollis
Welcome Home 1989
as Sarah
My Name Is Bill W. 1989
as Lois Wilson
Memories of Me 1988
as Lisa
Murder Ordained 1987
as Lorna Anderson
Adam: His Song Continues 1986
as Reve Walsh
Poltergeist II: The Other Side 1986
as Diane Freeling
Desert Bloom 1986
as Lily Chismore
Kids Don't Tell 1985
as Claudia Ryan
American Dreamer 1984
as Cathy Palmer
Teachers 1984
as Lisa Hammond
The Day After 1983
as Nurse Nancy Bauer
Adam 1983
as Reve Walsh
The Big Chill 1983
as Karen Bowens
Endangered Species 1982
as Harriet Purdue
Poltergeist 1982
as Diane Freeling
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill 1981
as Tiffany Farinpour
The Dogs of War 1980
as Jessie
Stir Crazy 1980
as Meredith
Fun and Games 1980
as Laura Weston
Kramer vs. Kramer 1979
as Phyllis Bernard
The World Beyond 1978
as Marian Faber
Feasting with Panthers 1974
as Constance Wilde
Credits from TMDB.