JoBeth Williams
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
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.
Born
Dec 06, 1948
Houston, Texas, USA
Known For
Acting
Movies
78 acting
3 crew
Popularity
1.8
Known For
Poltergeist
1982
as Diane Freeling
Kramer vs. Kramer
1979
as Phyllis Bernard
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
1992
as Gwen Harper
Wyatt Earp
1994
as Bessie Earp
The Big Year
2011
as Edith
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
1986
as Diane Freeling
The Day After
1983
as Nurse Nancy Bauer
Not Without Hope
2025
as Marcia
In the Land of Women
2007
as Agnes Webb
Stir Crazy
1980
as Meredith
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