JoBeth Williams
JoBeth Williams, born in 1948, is a versatile American actress and director, celebrated for her performances in films like "Stir Crazy" and "Poltergeist," and for her Emmy-nominated work in television. With a career spanning decades, she has been nominated for Oscars and Golden Globes, and her directorial debut, the short film "On Hope," earned an Academy Award nomination. Williams also starred in the TV series "The Client" and had notable recurring roles in "Dexter" and "Private Practice." Since 2009, she has served as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation, embodying the industry's respect for her contributions.
Known For
The roles that explain the career.
Filmography
47 credits across 3 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Behemoth! | Film | |
| 2025 | Not Without Hope | Marcia | Film |
| 2024 | Cash for Gold | Boots | Film |
| 2016 | Within | Rosemary Fletcher | Film |
| 2011 | The Big Year | Edith | Film |
| 2011 | Love's Christmas Journey | Beatrice | Film |
| 2009 | TiMER | Marion | Film |
| 2007 | Sybil | Hattie Dorsett | Film |
| 2007 | In the Land of Women | Agnes Webb | Film |
| 2005 | 14 Hours | Jeanette Makins | Film |
| 2005 | Crazylove | Mrs. Mayer | Film |
| 2005 | Fever Pitch | Maureen Meeks | Film |
| 2002 | The Rose Technique | Dr. Lillian Rose | Film |
| 2000 | Trapped in a Purple Haze | Sophie Hanson | Film |
| 2000 | Frankie & Hazel | Director | Film |
| 1999 | Payne | Constance Payne | TV |
| 1999 | Jackie's Back! | Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach) | Film |
| 1999 | It Came from the Sky | Alice Bridges | Film |
| 1998 | A Chance of Snow | Madeline 'Maddie' Parker | Film |
| 1997 | Jungle 2 Jungle | Dr. Patricia Cromwell | Film |
| 1997 | Just Write | Sidney Stone | Film |
| 1996 | After the SIlence | Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams) | Film |
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp | Bessie Earp | Film |
| 1993 | Chantilly Lace | Natalie | Film |
| 1992 | Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Lt. Gwen Harper | Film |
| 1992 | Fish Police | Angel (voice) | TV |
| 1991 | Victim of Love | Tess Harper | Film |
| 1991 | Dutch | Natalie Standish | Film |
| 1991 | Switch | Margo Brofman | Film |
| 1990 | Child in the Night | Dr. Hollis | Film |
| 1990 | Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker | Bettina (voice) | Film |
| 1989 | Welcome Home | Sarah | Film |
| 1989 | My Name Is Bill W. | Lois Wilson | Film |
| 1988 | Memories of Me | Lisa | Film |
| 1986 | Desert Bloom | Lily Chismore | Film |
| 1986 | Adam: His Song Continues | Reve Walsh | Film |
| 1986 | Poltergeist II: The Other Side | Diane Freeling | Film |
| 1984 | American Dreamer | Cathy Palmer | Film |
| 1984 | Teachers | Lisa Hammond | Film |
| 1983 | Adam | Reve Walsh | Film |
| 1983 | The Day After | Nurse Nancy Bauer | Film |
| 1982 | Endangered Species | Harriet Purdue | Film |
| 1982 | Poltergeist | Diane Freeling | Film |
| 1980 | The Dogs of War | Jessie | Film |
| 1980 | Stir Crazy | Meredith | Film |
| 1979 | Kramer vs. Kramer | Phyllis Bernard | Film |
| 1978 | The World Beyond | Marian Faber | Film |
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