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.
Poltergeist
(Diane Freeling)
Switch
(Margo Brofman)
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
(Diane Freeling)
Justice
(Jane Newhart)
Stir Crazy
(Meredith)
Fever Pitch
(Maureen Meeks)
Teachers
(Lisa Hammond)
The Day After
(Nurse Nancy Bauer)
Kramer vs. Kramer
(Phyllis Bernard)
Wyatt Earp
(Bessie Earp)
Dutch
(Natalie Standish)
Jungle 2 Jungle
(Dr. Patricia Cromwell)
The Big Chill
(Karen Bowens)
Within
(Rosemary Fletcher)
Chantilly Bridge
(Natalie)
Sybil
(Hattie Dorsett)
In the Land of Women
(Agnes Webb)
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
(Lt. Gwen Harper)
Crazylove
(Mrs. Mayer)
Feasting with Panthers
(Constance Wilde)
My Name Is Bill W.
(Lois Wilson)
It Came From the Sky
(Alice Bridges)
TiMER
(Marion)
Endangered Species
(Harriet Purdue)
American Dreamer
(Cathy Palmer)
Welcome Home
(Sarah)
Adam
(Reve Walsh)
Love's Christmas Journey
(Beatrice)
Desert Bloom
(Lily Chismore)
Memories of Me
(Lisa)
After the Silence
(Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams))
The World Beyond
(Marian Faber)
A Chance of Snow
(Madeline 'Maddie Parker)
Child in the Night
(Dr. Hollis)
Just Write
(Sidney Stone)
Baby M
(Marybeth Whitehead)
14 Hours
(Jeanette Makins)
Victim of Love
(Tess Harper)
Chantilly Lace
(Natalie)
Voices from Within
(Nancy Parkhurst)
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
(Sarah Gallagher)
Uncorked
(Sophia Browning)
In My Dreams
(Charlotte Smith)
The Rose Technique
(Dr. Lillian Rose)
The Dogs of War
(Jessie)
When Danger Follows You Home
(Anne Werden)
Ruby Jean and Joe
(Rose)
Me, Myself and I
(Crazy / Sane Diane)
The Ponder Heart
(Edna Earle Ponder)
Parallel Lives
(Winnie Winslow)
Kids Don't Tell
(Claudia Ryan)
Trapped in a Purple Haze
(Sophie Hanson)
Alex & the List
(Mrs. Stern)
A Season of Hope
(Elizabeth Hackett)
Murder Ordained
(Lorna Anderson)
The Curse of Poltergeist
Not Without Hope
Cash for Gold
(Boots)
Adam: His Song Continues
(Reve Walsh)
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
(Tiffany Farinpour)
Barracuda
(Patricia)
The Last Film Festival
(Mayor)
Into the Fire
(June Sickles)
Fun and Games
(Laura Weston)
Final Appeal
(Christine Biondi)
The Big Chill: A Reunion
(Self)
Commercial Entertainment Product
(Diane Freeling)
SGT. Will Gardner
(Sherry)
Repossessed
What the Night Can Do
(Bettye Sue Dryer)
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted
(Ginny Moore)
The Big Year
(Edith)
Segal
(Self)
Searching for Debra Winger
(Self)
Jackie's Back!
(Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach))
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
(Self)
Numb3rs
The Nine
The Guardian
Judging Amy
(Gemma Lawnsdale)
Miss Match
(Lianne Fox)
Las Vegas
24
(Miriam Henderson)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
(Mrs. Rawley)
Frasier
(Danielle (voice))
Criminal Minds
(Professor Ursula Kent)
Payne
(Constance Payne)
Private Practice
(Bizzy Forbes)
E! True Hollywood Story
Hallmark Hall of Fame
(Lois Wilson)
Somerset
(Carrie Wheeler)
The White Shadow
(Paula Harris)
Fish Police
Batman: The Animated Series
(May and June (voice))
The Client
(Reggie Love)
Dexter
(Gail Brandon)
Extant
(Leigh Kern)
Marry Me
(Myrna)
Perception
(Margaret Pierce)
Your Family or Mine
(Ricky)
From the Earth to the Moon
(Marge Slayton)
Josh Gates Tonight
(Self)
Against the Wall
(Emily)
Frasier
(Madeline Marshall)
Law & Order: LA
(Mrs. Walker)
Childrens Hospital
(Linda)
Murder Ordained
(Lorna Anderson)
Scandal
(Sandra Harding)
NCIS
(Leona Phelps)
Station 19
(Reggie)
A Million Little Things
(Lana Strobe)
The Good Doctor
(Ruth)
Rizzoli & Isles
(Tilly Dunn)
Hart of Dixie
(Candice Hart)
Strong Medicine
(Margie)
Baby M
(Marybeth Whitehead)
Heartbeat
(Isobel Dixon)
