JoBeth Williams

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

20.7

Gender

Female

Birthday

06-Dec-1948

Age

(76 years old)

Place of Birth

Houston, Texas, USA

Also Known As
  • ДжоБет Уильямс

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.


Credits

Baby M Baby M (1988) Character: Marybeth Whitehead
Baby M is a two-part TV movie predicated on a headline-making true event. In 1985, Mary Beth Whitehead accepted $10,000 to bear a child, which then would be adopted by William and Elizabeth Stern. But after the baby's birth in March of 1986, Whitehead reneged on the agreement. The subsequent high-profile custody trial raged on for well over nine months.
Into the Fire Into the Fire (2005) Character: June Sickles
TV Movie Drama - Sean Patrick Flanery, Melina Kanakaredes, JoBeth Williams
Repossessed Repossessed (2002) Character: N/A
A real estate agent shows a house to a woman who is more than she seems.
Me, Myself and I Me, Myself and I (1992) Character: Crazy / Sane Diane
Diane is a growling, howling urban nightmare, suffering from paranoia, nymphomania, and a really bad hair day. Her neighbor, a TV writer, is subject to Diane's constant commentary on sex, violence and invisible persecutors through paper-thin walls. When Diane manages to seduce him, the two jaded New Yorkers discover that love works in mysterious ways.
The Curse of Poltergeist The Curse of Poltergeist (2002) Character: N/A
Exploring the popular film series and several tragedies amongst the cast members.
Commercial Entertainment Product Commercial Entertainment Product (1992) Character: Diane Freeling
The video debut of experimental musicians and culture jamming artists Emergency Broadcast Network.
Adam: His Song Continues Adam: His Song Continues (1986) Character: Reve Walsh
Follows the true story of John and Reve Walsh who, after their child was murdered, fought to raise national awareness of the problem of missing children.
Not Without Hope Not Without Hope (2024) Character: N/A
Hurricane winds capsize a fishing boat 70 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. Four friends find themselves in icy water, and a strong storm prevents rescuers from even getting close to those in distress. The crew faces an extreme test of teamwork and endurance with one goal - to defeat the elements... and themselves.
My Name Is Bill W. My Name Is Bill W. (1989) Character: Lois Wilson
Based on the true story of Bill W. (James Woods), a successful stock broker whose life falls apart after the stock crash of the 20's and how he comes to grips with his alcoholism. Along with a fellow alcoholic (James Garner) he forms a support group that would eventually become Alcoholics Anonymous.
Fun and Games Fun and Games (1980) Character: Laura Weston
A divorcee decides to fight back after her hopes of gaining a promotion are dashed by her rejection of the advances of her boss, and it is only after he actually attacks her that her company and her union take notice.
Final Appeal Final Appeal (1993) Character: Christine Biondi
A lawyer must defend his sister in the court of law who's accused of murdering her seemingly perfect, but in fact very abusive husband.
A Season of Hope A Season of Hope (1995) Character: Elizabeth Hackett
When trees in their only source of income, a lemon grove, start showing signs of disease, a burdened Californian family reaches their breaking point. Is there any hope left for them?
Kids Don't Tell Kids Don't Tell (1985) Character: Claudia Ryan
When a documentary-maker begins to make a film about child sexual abuse, the subject begins to eat into him and affect his relationship with those around him, particularly his wife.
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted (1992) Character: Ginny Moore
A Down-syndrome boy left in an institute by his parents. Ginny works in the institute and wants to have Jonathan but has to fight the system and the parents.
When Danger Follows You Home When Danger Follows You Home (1997) Character: Anne Werden
A single mom and psychiatric intern encounters a troubled but brilliant young man who turns up dead in her house after she befriended him. When she finds herself the prime suspect, she sets out to solve the crime and clear her name.
The Rose Technique The Rose Technique (2002) Character: Dr. Lillian Rose
The Rose Technique revolves around the life of an off-beat psychiatrist who wants to join the crazy world of daytime TV.
Voices from Within Voices from Within (1994) Character: Nancy Parkhurst
When her sister, a prim-and-proper nurse, is found murdered in the parking lot of a wild nightclub, pianist Nancy Parkhurst learns the truth about her sister’s double life…and in so doing, has to face her own repressed childhood traumas.
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives (1994) Character: Winnie Winslow
A college reunion turns into a tangled web of passion, romance and intrigue as old friends and enemies catch up with each other's lives. Includes a long list of stars.
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993) Character: Sarah Gallagher
An ex-con whose share of a robbery disappeared joins forces with deluxe edition call-girl in order to get back the money she gave her accountant for investment purposes. The chase will lead them to the Carrabeans where they will have to go on a cruise...
Feasting with Panthers Feasting with Panthers (1974) Character: Constance Wilde
Oscar Wilde's five years at hard labor in Reading Gaol where he was imprisoned for being a sodomite.
It Came From the Sky It Came From the Sky (1999) Character: Alice Bridges
Jarvis and Pepper crash land their small plane on the roof of the Bridges family. Pepper finds herself having a positive effect on the households' autistic son Andy.
The World Beyond The World Beyond (1978) Character: Marian Faber
A golem made of mud terrorizes a couple on a remote Maine island.
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill (1981) Character: Tiffany Farinpour
The first of three private-eye movies created by Robert Blake about rugged Joe Dancer as the forerunner to a prospective but unrealized series after the retirement of his "Baretta" character. In the initial outing, Blake, as Dancer, follows a trail of bodies through a maze of corruption involving a politically ambitious Beverly Hills family.
SGT. Will Gardner SGT. Will Gardner (2019) Character: Sherry
A troubled Iraq War veteran struggling to reintegrate into society sets out on a cross-country journey with the hope of reuniting with his young son.
After the Silence After the Silence (1996) Character: Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams)
Laura is a 20 year old deaf girl who has never been taught sign language. She is rescued from neglect and physical abuse by Pam, a social worker. Pam teaches her how to communicate and uncovers Laura's true personality.
Stir Crazy Stir Crazy (1980) Character: Meredith
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.
The Big Year The Big Year (2011) Character: Edith
Three fanatical bird-watchers spend an entire year competing to spot the highest number of species as El Nino sends an extraordinary variety of rare breeds flying up into the U.S., but they quickly discover that there are more important things than coming out on top of the competition.
Cash for Gold Cash for Gold (2024) Character: Boots
Struggling to save her home from foreclosure and stay sober after her military husband's death, Grace goes to work for her small town's only Muslim family and is forced to come face-to-face with the demons that threaten to pull her under.
Switch Switch (1991) Character: Margo Brofman
Steve Brooks, a sexist womanizer, is killed by a group of his angry former lovers. In heaven, he makes a bargain with God for redemption and agrees to return to Earth. Once there, he must have a sincere relationship with a female and make her fall in love with him. If not, Steve's soul will become the property of the devil. But the devil hedges his bet, and Steve is reincarnated as a woman named Amanda Brooks.
Barracuda Barracuda (2017) Character: Patricia
Sinaloa hitchhikes into Texas to meet Merle, her half-sister by way of their dead country musician father. As the two get to know each other, Sinaloa's chaotic influence starts to unravel Merle's quiet, comfortable life. While the family music legacy brought Sinaloa to Austin, she won't leave without taking revenge against the people who stole her daddy away years ago.
Jungle 2 Jungle Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) Character: Dr. Patricia Cromwell
Uptight New York City executive, Michael Cromwell, pursues his soon-to-be ex-wife to South America and returns home with the son he never knew he had—a boy raised in a tribal village in Brazil. Armed with only his blowgun, the 13-year-old Mimi-Siku discovers that the world outside his jungle home is indeed a strange place.
In My Dreams In My Dreams (2015) Character: Charlotte Smith
Natalie and Nick are frustrated with their luck in romance. After tossing coins into a fountain, the two then begin dreaming about each other. But, according to fountain mythology, they only have a week to turn those dreams into reality.
The Big Chill The Big Chill (1983) Character: Karen Bowens
Seven old college friends gather for a weekend reunion after the funeral of one of their own.
The Dogs of War The Dogs of War (1980) Character: Jessie
Mercenary James Shannon, on a reconnaissance job to the African nation of Zangaro, is tortured and deported. He returns to lead a coup.
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! (2022) Character: Self
A remarkable new epic documentary spotlighting the pop culture milestones of 1982 including notable motion pictures, TV, music and video games of that seminal year.
What the Night Can Do What the Night Can Do (2020) Character: Bettye Sue Dryer
Luana is a 12-year-old girl struggling to grasp the world collapsing around her, as her parents separate and her estranged Grandfather falls ill. It takes one unlikely person to help her find her way.
Kramer vs. Kramer Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) Character: Phyllis Bernard
Ted Kramer is a career man for whom his work comes before his family. His wife Joanna cannot take this anymore, so she decides to leave him. Ted is now faced with the tasks of housekeeping and taking care of himself and their young son Billy.
The Day After The Day After (1983) Character: Nurse Nancy Bauer
In the mid-1980s, the U.S. is poised on the brink of nuclear war. This shadow looms over the residents of a small town in Kansas as they continue their daily lives. Dr. Russell Oakes maintains his busy schedule at the hospital, Denise Dahlberg prepares for her upcoming wedding, and Stephen Klein is deep in his graduate studies. When the unthinkable happens and the bombs come down, the town's residents are thrust into the horrors of nuclear winter.
A Chance of Snow A Chance of Snow (1998) Character: Madeline 'Maddie Parker
After signing her divorce papers, a woman heads out to her Minnesota airport with her sister and daughters for a flight to her mother's home. At the airport, her sportswriter husband shows up to catch a flight to Miami to visit his father. When a blizzard hits, the two suddenly find they have time to re-evaluate their relationship with assistance from an older couple.
Sybil Sybil (2007) Character: Hattie Dorsett
A true story of a young woman whose abusive childhood results in her developing a multiple personality disorder.
Ruby Jean and Joe Ruby Jean and Joe (1996) Character: Rose
In a tale set in the rough and tumble world of professional rodeo, an over-the-hill former champion broncobuster and a young hitchhiker develop a special friendship.
Within Within (2016) Character: Rosemary Fletcher
A widower, his daughter, and his new wife move into a peaceful neighborhood. At first it appears to be a perfect neighborhood but the family quickly realize that something is not right about their new home.
Dutch Dutch (1991) Character: Natalie Standish
To get to know his girlfriend's son, a man volunteers to pick him up from a prep school... only to learn that her son's not the nicest kid.
Poltergeist II: The Other Side Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) Character: Diane Freeling
The Freeling family move in with Diane's mother in an effort to escape the trauma and aftermath of Carol Anne's abduction by the Beast. But the Beast is not to be put off so easily and appears in a ghostly apparition as the Reverend Kane, a religeous zealot responsible for the deaths of his many followers. His goal is simple - he wants the angelic Carol Anne.
Welcome Home Welcome Home (1989) Character: Sarah
Jake died in Vietnam; his family mourned him, then moved on. When he reappears, quite alive, the question is, what must he do and how will his family respond to him?
Poltergeist Poltergeist (1982) Character: Diane Freeling
Upon realizing that something truly evil haunts his home, Steve Freeling calls in a team of parapsychologists to help before it's too late.
Love's Christmas Journey Love's Christmas Journey (2011) Character: Beatrice
While still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King visits her brother Aaron Davis and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, even making new friends with Mrs. Thompson, a local shop keeper, and handsome admirer Deputy Strode. Settling in nicely with her brother's family, Ellie also meets Erik, a young man abandoned by his outlaw father whom Aaron has taken in as one of his own. When Aaron travels out of town to purchase adjacent land for farming, Ellie agrees to watch his children, but the season’s festivities are threatened when Aaron goes missing.
In the Land of Women In the Land of Women (2007) Character: Agnes Webb
After a bad breakup with his girlfriend leaves him heartbroken, Carter Webb moves to Michigan to take care of his ailing grandmother. Once there, he gets mixed up in the lives of the mother and daughters who live across the street.
The Ponder Heart The Ponder Heart (2001) Character: Edna Earle Ponder
Uncle Daniel Ponder moves to give away his fortune, while his niece, Edna Earle, tries to tighten the reins on Daniel's generosity. After Daniel marries teenager Bonnie Dee Peacock, her death leads to Daniel's trial for murder
TiMER TiMER (2009) Character: Marion
In this comedic fantasy, science has facilitated the search for a soul mate via biotechnological implants that count down to the moment one is supposed to meet his or her match. But Oona is worried: She's nearly 30, and her TiMER isn't ticking yet. Will her dream guy get snatched up by someone else?
The Last Film Festival The Last Film Festival (2016) Character: Mayor
Dennis Hopper plays Nick Twain, a Hollywood Producer whose latest film is rejected by every film festival in the world except one- in Ohio. Nick will do anything to get his film distributed, including manipulating his dysfunctional cast into attending the festival. Hollywood egos and small town politics inevitably collide.
Alex & the List Alex & the List (2018) Character: Mrs. Stern
Alex, a lovable, unassuming dog trainer is in love with a great woman - Katherine - smart, talented, from a good family. Katherine adores Alex's quirky sense of humor, honesty and capacity to listen. Having decided to pop the question, Alex is blindsided when Katherine produces a detailed list of well-thought-out "improvements" she feels will tweak Alex on their way to becoming the ideal couple. Alex instinctively rejects the suggestion that he needs to change anything. But with the threat of a new competitor, Alex decides to "do the list." Guided by a coterie of friends that include: Dave, Alex's loyal childhood buddy, best female friend Lily, her husband Michael, and their 8 year old son, Nicky, Alex's journey has him reconsider and question his beliefs, values and world.
Crazylove Crazylove (2005) Character: Mrs. Mayer
Letty Mayer, young and beautiful, has a cherished job as a teacher, a successful attorney boyfriend, and a tight knit family that is excited about her sister's impending wedding. But inside Letty there¹s an anxiety that¹s building. Suddenly the pressure of Letty's world overwhelms her and she suffers a devastating nervous breakdown. Institutionalized, she meets Michael, a schizophrenic who has been in and out of hospitals his entire life. Although major obstacles exist, Letty and Michael throw caution to the wind to pursue an intense new love as Letty finds herself torn between a safe past and a daring future...
Endangered Species Endangered Species (1982) Character: Harriet Purdue
A retired New York cop on vacation in America's West is drawn into a sheriff's investigation of a mysterious series of cattle killings.
Wyatt Earp Wyatt Earp (1994) Character: Bessie Earp
From Wichita to Dodge City, to the O.K. Corral in Tombstone, Wyatt Earp is taught that nothing matters more than family and the law. Joined by his brothers and Doc Holliday, Earp wages war on the dreaded Clanton and McLaury gangs.
The Big Chill: A Reunion The Big Chill: A Reunion (1999) Character: Self
A look back at the making of the film "The Big Chill" (1983) with cast and crew.
Victim of Love Victim of Love (1991) Character: Tess Harper
Therapist Tess falls for widowed professor Paul, who's having an affair with Carla, one of her patients. Tess turns a dangerous page when she uncovers that Paul is not only the root of Carla's emotional turmoil, he also murdered his wife in order to be with Carla.
Chantilly Bridge Chantilly Bridge (2023) Character: Natalie
Chantilly Bridge reunites a group of lifelong, steadfast friends who are still – in their later years -- chasing their dreams, fighting injustices, and sticking up for their convictions. The women lay bare their lives and deal with important issues that impact all women with humor, humility, humanity, and love. No topic escapes the razor-like wit and insight of these women: equality, sex, menopause, mortality, feminism, parenthood, careers, love, and even “me-too” moments.
Desert Bloom Desert Bloom (1986) Character: Lily Chismore
The story involves Rose Chismore's youth. She flashes back and remembers her coming-of-age. Her recollections are sometimes less than sweet, particularly those of her troubled and alcoholic step-father. Her memories of Robin, her first-love, are much happier and she also recalls her colorful Aunt Starr -- who's visit is fun but also detrimental to her family's health. The setting of 1950s Las Vegas' bomb testing is increasingly significant to the development of the story.
Child in the Night Child in the Night (1990) Character: Dr. Hollis
Traumatized after seeing his father brutally murdered by a hook wielding assailant, young Luke is tasked to help unmask the killer.
Fever Pitch Fever Pitch (2005) Character: Maureen Meeks
When Ben Wrightman, a young teacher, begins dating pretty businesswoman Lindsey Meeks, the two don't seem to have a lot of the same interests, but they fall in love, regardless. Their romance goes well until baseball season begins, and Lindsey soon realizes that Ben is completely obsessed with the Boston Red Sox. Though she tries to understand Ben's passionate team loyalty, eventually it threatens to end their otherwise happy relationship.
Murder Ordained Murder Ordained (1987) Character: Lorna Anderson
This is the story of a minister who's feeling unhappy in his marriage who then has an affair with a church employee, who is also married, and who also has affairs, and whose husband is unwilling to divorce her. One day the minister's wife is found dead, in what appears to be an auto accident, but the highway patrolman who investigated the accident doesn't think that it's an accident but doesn't have enough evidence to justify an investigation. Later, when the woman's husband is killed an investigation begins.
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) Character: Lt. Gwen Harper
A tough police sergeant's mother comes to visit him, and promptly starts trying to fix up his life, much to his embarrassment. For his birthday she buys him a machine gun out of the back of a van, and begins to further interfere with his job and love life, eventually helping him with a case he's on.
Chantilly Lace Chantilly Lace (1993) Character: Natalie
A group of middle-aged women get together at a secluded house to learn about themselves.
Just Write Just Write (1997) Character: Sidney Stone
A Hollywood tour bus driver poses as a screenwriter to romance an up-and-coming young actress.
Adam Adam (1983) Character: Reve Walsh
Based on the true story that shocked the nation and led to vast changes in how law enforcement handled missing children cases...John and Reve Walsh deal with their grief in front of the whole country when their son, Adam, is abducted and later found dead.
14 Hours 14 Hours (2005) Character: Jeanette Makins
While Tropical Storm Allison brings one of the worst floods to hit Houston rages outside, the staff of Hermann hospital races against time to ensure hundreds of patients are evacuated safely.
Justice Justice (1999) Character: Jane Newhart
A lawyer and her partner run from the Colombian Mafia and the corrupt U.S. marshals and attorneys assigned to protect them.
Memories of Me Memories of Me (1988) Character: Lisa
After a heart attack, Abbie Polin (Crystal), a New York doctor, goes to Los Angeles to see his father, Abe (King), who works in Hollywood as the "king of the extras." Their relationship has been strained for several years. Lisa, the romantic interest in Abbie's life, bonds with Abe, who gets along famously with everyone but his son. Abe begins having memory loss and eventually is diagnosed with a brain aneurysm. He and his son grow closer in time and, before it's too late, Abbie tries to get Abe a speaking role in a film.
Searching for Debra Winger Searching for Debra Winger (2002) Character: Self
Rosanna Arquette talks to various actresses about the pressures they face as women working in the entertainment industry.
Teachers Teachers (1984) Character: Lisa Hammond
A teacher reconnects with an old student who is now an attorney representing a family who is suing the school for graduating their son who still cannot read or write. Amid the daily chaos of teaching in an inner city school, Alex Jurel tries to decide if he will lie at his deposition to protect the school or tell the truth and risk throwing away his career.
Trapped in a Purple Haze Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) Character: Sophie Hanson
When a charismatic teenager falters under constant pressure from his parents and school, he makes a potentially deadly mistake.
American Dreamer American Dreamer (1984) Character: Cathy Palmer
American housewife Cathy Palmer loses her memory on a trip to Paris after being hit by a car. She wakes up in the hospital believing she's the fictional international spy, Rebecca Ryan.
Uncorked Uncorked (2009) Character: Sophia Browning
Johnny is a high-powered executive who is definitely not looking to fall in love but a business conference takes her to wine country she meets a handsome widower Andrew who invites Johnny to meet his family after she loses her job. In helping his parents' winery she begins to fall in love with him and his family but when she gets offered another job she has to chose between her career or Andrew
Jackie's Back! Jackie's Back! (1999) Character: Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)
A British documentarian profiles washed-up diva Jackie Washington as she prepares for her comeback concert.



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