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JoBeth Williams

Bio: 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)
Born: Mon, Dec 06 1948
Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
JoBeth Williams is 76 years old
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Poster of Not Without Hope
Not Without Hope
JoBeth Williams will be 76 in Not Without Hope
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 2025
Poster of Cash for Gold
Cash for Gold
JoBeth Williams was 76 in Cash for Gold as 'Boots'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 13 2024
Poster of Chantilly Bridge
Chantilly Bridge
JoBeth Williams was 74 in Chantilly Bridge as 'Natalie'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 2023
Poster of 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever!
JoBeth Williams was 73 in 1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 08 2022
Poster of What the Night Can Do
What the Night Can Do
JoBeth Williams was 71 in What the Night Can Do as 'Bettye Sue Dryer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 16 2020
Poster of SGT. Will Gardner
SGT. Will Gardner
JoBeth Williams was 70 in SGT. Will Gardner as 'Sherry'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 11 2019
Poster of Alex & the List
Alex & the List
JoBeth Williams was 69 in Alex & the List as 'Mrs. Stern'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 04 2018
Poster of Barracuda
Barracuda
JoBeth Williams was 68 in Barracuda as 'Patricia'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 10 2017
Poster of Within
Within
JoBeth Williams was 67 in Within as 'Rosemary Fletcher'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 2016
Poster of The Last Film Festival
The Last Film Festival
JoBeth Williams was 67 in The Last Film Festival as 'Mayor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 16 2016
Poster of In My Dreams
In My Dreams
JoBeth Williams was 66 in In My Dreams as 'Charlotte Smith'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 20 2015
Poster of Love's Christmas Journey
Love's Christmas Journey
JoBeth Williams was 62 in Love's Christmas Journey as 'Beatrice'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 05 2011
Poster of The Big Year
The Big Year
JoBeth Williams was 62 in The Big Year as 'Edith'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 13 2011
Poster of Uncorked
Uncorked
JoBeth Williams was 60 in Uncorked as 'Sophia Browning'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 12 2009
Poster of TiMER
TiMER
JoBeth Williams was 60 in TiMER as 'Marion'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 14 2009
Poster of Sybil
Sybil
JoBeth Williams was 58 in Sybil as 'Hattie Dorsett'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 28 2007
Poster of In the Land of Women
In the Land of Women
JoBeth Williams was 58 in In the Land of Women as 'Agnes Webb'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 2007
Poster of 14 Hours
14 Hours
JoBeth Williams was 56 in 14 Hours as 'Jeanette Makins'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 10 2005
Poster of Crazylove
Crazylove
JoBeth Williams was 56 in Crazylove as 'Mrs. Mayer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 2005
Poster of Into the Fire
Into the Fire
JoBeth Williams was 56 in Into the Fire as 'June Sickles'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 2005
Poster of Fever Pitch
Fever Pitch
JoBeth Williams was 56 in Fever Pitch as 'Maureen Meeks'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 06 2005
Poster of The Curse of Poltergeist
The Curse of Poltergeist
JoBeth Williams was 53 in The Curse of Poltergeist
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 19 2002
Poster of Searching for Debra Winger
Searching for Debra Winger
JoBeth Williams was 53 in Searching for Debra Winger as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 13 2002
Poster of The Rose Technique
The Rose Technique
JoBeth Williams was 53 in The Rose Technique as 'Dr. Lillian Rose'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 2002
Poster of Repossessed
Repossessed
JoBeth Williams was 53 in Repossessed
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 2002
Poster of The Ponder Heart
The Ponder Heart
JoBeth Williams was 52 in The Ponder Heart as 'Edna Earle Ponder'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 2001
Poster of Trapped in a Purple Haze
Trapped in a Purple Haze
JoBeth Williams was 51 in Trapped in a Purple Haze as 'Sophie Hanson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 17 2000
Poster of Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back!
JoBeth Williams was 50 in Jackie's Back! as 'Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 14 1999
Poster of It Came From the Sky
It Came From the Sky
JoBeth Williams was 50 in It Came From the Sky as 'Alice Bridges'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 15 1999
Poster of The Big Chill: A Reunion
The Big Chill: A Reunion
JoBeth Williams was 50 in The Big Chill: A Reunion as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 26 1999
Poster of Justice
Justice
JoBeth Williams was 50 in Justice as 'Jane Newhart'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 14 1999
Poster of A Chance of Snow
A Chance of Snow
JoBeth Williams was 50 in A Chance of Snow as 'Madeline 'Maddie Parker'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 07 1998
Poster of When Danger Follows You Home
When Danger Follows You Home
JoBeth Williams was 48 in When Danger Follows You Home as 'Anne Werden'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 03 1997
Poster of Jungle 2 Jungle
Jungle 2 Jungle
JoBeth Williams was 48 in Jungle 2 Jungle as 'Dr. Patricia Cromwell'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 04 1997
Poster of Just Write
Just Write
JoBeth Williams was 48 in Just Write as 'Sidney Stone'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 01 1997
Poster of After the Silence
After the Silence
JoBeth Williams was 48 in After the Silence as 'Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1996
Poster of Ruby Jean and Joe
Ruby Jean and Joe
JoBeth Williams was 47 in Ruby Jean and Joe as 'Rose'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 1996
Poster of A Season of Hope
A Season of Hope
JoBeth Williams was 46 in A Season of Hope as 'Elizabeth Hackett'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 08 1995
Poster of Voices from Within
Voices from Within
JoBeth Williams was 45 in Voices from Within as 'Nancy Parkhurst'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1994
Poster of Parallel Lives
Parallel Lives
JoBeth Williams was 45 in Parallel Lives as 'Winnie Winslow'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 04 1994
Poster of Wyatt Earp
Wyatt Earp
JoBeth Williams was 45 in Wyatt Earp as 'Bessie Earp'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 24 1994
Poster of Final Appeal
Final Appeal
JoBeth Williams was 44 in Final Appeal as 'Christine Biondi'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1993
Poster of Chantilly Lace
Chantilly Lace
JoBeth Williams was 44 in Chantilly Lace as 'Natalie'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 18 1993
Poster of Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
JoBeth Williams was 44 in Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash as 'Sarah Gallagher'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 13 1993
Poster of Commercial Entertainment Product
Commercial Entertainment Product
JoBeth Williams was 43 in Commercial Entertainment Product as 'Diane Freeling'.
Movie Released: Tue, Nov 24 1992
Poster of Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted
JoBeth Williams was 43 in Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted as 'Ginny Moore'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1992
Poster of Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot
JoBeth Williams was 43 in Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot as 'Lt. Gwen Harper'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
Poster of Me, Myself and I
Me, Myself and I
JoBeth Williams was 43 in Me, Myself and I as 'Crazy / Sane Diane'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 01 1992
Poster of Dutch
Dutch
JoBeth Williams was 42 in Dutch as 'Natalie Standish'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1991
Poster of Switch
Switch
JoBeth Williams was 42 in Switch as 'Margo Brofman'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 10 1991
Poster of Victim of Love
Victim of Love
JoBeth Williams was 42 in Victim of Love as 'Tess Harper'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 05 1991
Poster of Child in the Night
Child in the Night
JoBeth Williams was 41 in Child in the Night as 'Dr. Hollis'.
Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1990
Poster of Welcome Home
Welcome Home
JoBeth Williams was 40 in Welcome Home as 'Sarah'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 29 1989
Poster of My Name Is Bill W.
My Name Is Bill W.
JoBeth Williams was 40 in My Name Is Bill W. as 'Lois Wilson'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1989
Poster of Memories of Me
Memories of Me
JoBeth Williams was 39 in Memories of Me as 'Lisa'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 28 1988
Poster of Baby M
Baby M
JoBeth Williams was 39 in Baby M as 'Marybeth Whitehead'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 22 1988
Poster of Murder Ordained
Murder Ordained
JoBeth Williams was 38 in Murder Ordained as 'Lorna Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of Adam: His Song Continues
Adam: His Song Continues
JoBeth Williams was 37 in Adam: His Song Continues as 'Reve Walsh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 29 1986
Poster of Poltergeist II: The Other Side
Poltergeist II: The Other Side
JoBeth Williams was 37 in Poltergeist II: The Other Side as 'Diane Freeling'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 23 1986
Poster of Desert Bloom
Desert Bloom
JoBeth Williams was 37 in Desert Bloom as 'Lily Chismore'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 22 1986
Poster of Kids Don't Tell
Kids Don't Tell
JoBeth Williams was 36 in Kids Don't Tell as 'Claudia Ryan'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 05 1985
Poster of American Dreamer
American Dreamer
JoBeth Williams was 35 in American Dreamer as 'Cathy Palmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 26 1984
Poster of Teachers
Teachers
JoBeth Williams was 35 in Teachers as 'Lisa Hammond'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 05 1984
Poster of The Day After
The Day After
JoBeth Williams was 34 in The Day After as 'Nurse Nancy Bauer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 20 1983
Poster of Adam
Adam
JoBeth Williams was 34 in Adam as 'Reve Walsh'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 10 1983
Poster of The Big Chill
The Big Chill
JoBeth Williams was 34 in The Big Chill as 'Karen Bowens'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1983
Poster of Endangered Species
Endangered Species
JoBeth Williams was 33 in Endangered Species as 'Harriet Purdue'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 10 1982
Poster of Poltergeist
Poltergeist
JoBeth Williams was 33 in Poltergeist as 'Diane Freeling'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 04 1982
Poster of Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill
JoBeth Williams was 32 in Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill as 'Tiffany Farinpour'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1981
Poster of The Dogs of War
The Dogs of War
JoBeth Williams was 32 in The Dogs of War as 'Jessie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 17 1980
Poster of Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy
JoBeth Williams was 32 in Stir Crazy as 'Meredith'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 12 1980
Poster of Fun and Games
Fun and Games
JoBeth Williams was 31 in Fun and Games as 'Laura Weston'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 25 1980
Poster of Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer
JoBeth Williams was 31 in Kramer vs. Kramer as 'Phyllis Bernard'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1979
Poster of The World Beyond
The World Beyond
JoBeth Williams was 29 in The World Beyond as 'Marian Faber'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 21 1978
Poster of Feasting with Panthers
Feasting with Panthers
JoBeth Williams was 25 in Feasting with Panthers as 'Constance Wilde'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 27 1974
Poster of Segal
Segal
JoBeth Williams will be 76+ in Segal as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Josh Gates Tonight
Josh Gates Tonight
JoBeth Williams was 71+ in Josh Gates Tonight as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 02 2020
Poster of A Million Little Things
A Million Little Things
JoBeth Williams was 69+ in A Million Little Things as 'Lana Strobe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2018
Poster of Station 19
Station 19
JoBeth Williams was 69+ in Station 19 as 'Reggie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 22 2018
Poster of The Good Doctor
The Good Doctor
JoBeth Williams was 68+ in The Good Doctor as 'Ruth'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 25 2017
Poster of Heartbeat
Heartbeat
JoBeth Williams was 67+ in Heartbeat as 'Isobel Dixon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 22 2016
Poster of Your Family or Mine
Your Family or Mine
JoBeth Williams was 66+ in Your Family or Mine as 'Ricky'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 08 2015
Poster of Marry Me
Marry Me
JoBeth Williams was 65+ in Marry Me as 'Myrna'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 14 2014
Poster of Extant
Extant
JoBeth Williams was 65+ in Extant as 'Leigh Kern'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jul 09 2014
Poster of Perception
Perception
JoBeth Williams was 63+ in Perception as 'Margaret Pierce'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 09 2012
Poster of Scandal
Scandal
JoBeth Williams was 63+ in Scandal as 'Sandra Harding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Apr 05 2012
Poster of Hart of Dixie
Hart of Dixie
JoBeth Williams was 62+ in Hart of Dixie as 'Candice Hart'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 26 2011
Poster of Against the Wall
Against the Wall
JoBeth Williams was 62+ in Against the Wall as 'Emily'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 31 2011
Poster of Law & Order: LA
Law & Order: LA
JoBeth Williams was 61+ in Law & Order: LA as 'Mrs. Walker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 29 2010
Poster of Rizzoli & Isles
Rizzoli & Isles
JoBeth Williams was 61+ in Rizzoli & Isles as 'Tilly Dunn'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 12 2010
Poster of Childrens Hospital
Childrens Hospital
JoBeth Williams was 60+ in Childrens Hospital as 'Linda'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 08 2008
Poster of Private Practice
Private Practice
JoBeth Williams was 58+ in Private Practice as 'Bizzy Forbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 26 2007
Poster of The Nine
The Nine
JoBeth Williams was 57+ in The Nine
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 2006
Poster of Dexter
Dexter
JoBeth Williams was 57+ in Dexter as 'Gail Brandon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 01 2006
Poster of Criminal Minds
Criminal Minds
JoBeth Williams was 56+ in Criminal Minds as 'Professor Ursula Kent'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 22 2005
Poster of Numb3rs
Numb3rs
JoBeth Williams was 56+ in Numb3rs
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 2005
Poster of Miss Match
Miss Match
JoBeth Williams was 54+ in Miss Match as 'Lianne Fox'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 26 2003
Poster of NCIS
NCIS
JoBeth Williams was 54+ in NCIS as 'Leona Phelps'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 2003
Poster of Las Vegas
Las Vegas
JoBeth Williams was 54+ in Las Vegas
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 2003
Poster of 24
24
JoBeth Williams was 52+ in 24 as 'Miriam Henderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 06 2001
Poster of The Guardian
The Guardian
JoBeth Williams was 52+ in The Guardian
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2001
Poster of Strong Medicine
Strong Medicine
JoBeth Williams was 51+ in Strong Medicine as 'Margie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jul 23 2000
Poster of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
JoBeth Williams was 50+ in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as 'Mrs. Rawley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 20 1999
Poster of Judging Amy
Judging Amy
JoBeth Williams was 50+ in Judging Amy as 'Gemma Lawnsdale'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 19 1999
Poster of Payne
Payne
JoBeth Williams was 50+ in Payne as 'Constance Payne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 15 1999
Poster of From the Earth to the Moon
From the Earth to the Moon
JoBeth Williams was 49+ in From the Earth to the Moon as 'Marge Slayton'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 05 1998
Poster of E! True Hollywood Story
E! True Hollywood Story
JoBeth Williams was 47+ in E! True Hollywood Story
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Aug 21 1996
Poster of The Client
The Client
JoBeth Williams was 46+ in The Client as 'Reggie Love'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1995
Poster of Frasier
Frasier
JoBeth Williams was 44+ in Frasier as 'Danielle (voice), Madeline Marshall'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1993
Poster of Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
JoBeth Williams was 43+ in Batman: The Animated Series as 'May and June (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 05 1992
Poster of Fish Police
Fish Police
JoBeth Williams was 43+ in Fish Police
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Feb 28 1992
Poster of Baby M
Baby M
JoBeth Williams was 39+ in Baby M as 'Marybeth Whitehead'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 22 1988
Poster of Murder Ordained
Murder Ordained
JoBeth Williams was 38+ in Murder Ordained as 'Lorna Anderson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, May 03 1987
Poster of The White Shadow
The White Shadow
JoBeth Williams was 29+ in The White Shadow as 'Paula Harris'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 27 1978
Poster of Somerset
Somerset
JoBeth Williams was 21+ in Somerset as 'Carrie Wheeler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 30 1970
Poster of Hallmark Hall of Fame
Hallmark Hall of Fame
JoBeth Williams was 3+ in Hallmark Hall of Fame as 'Lois Wilson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 24 1951