Poltergeist1982
As Diane Freeling
TMDb 7.2 / 10
JoBeth Williams
Born
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.
Filmography (78)
Kramer vs. Kramer1979
As Phyllis Bernard
TMDb 7.6 / 10
Not Without Hope2025
As Marcia
TMDb 6.7 / 10
Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot1992
As Gwen Harper
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Wyatt Earp1994
As Bessie Earp
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Day After1983
As Nurse Nancy Bauer
TMDb 6.8 / 10
The Big Year2011
As Edith
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Poltergeist II: The Other Side1986
As Diane Freeling
TMDb 6.0 / 10
Fever Pitch2005
As Maureen Meeks
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Stir Crazy1980
As Meredith
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Jungle 2 Jungle1997
As Dr. Patricia Cromwell
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Switch1991
As Margo Brofman
TMDb 5.9 / 10
The Dogs of War1980
As Jessie
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Big Chill1983
As Karen Bowens
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Within2016
As Rosemary Fletcher
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Endangered Species1982
As Harriet Purdue
TMDb 4.9 / 10
Dutch1991
As Natalie Standish
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Behemoth!2026
TiMER2009
As Marion
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Chantilly Bridge2023
As Natalie
TMDb 5.1 / 10
In My Dreams2015
As Charlotte Smith
TMDb 6.4 / 10
In the Land of Women2007
As Agnes Webb
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Jackie's Back!1999
As Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Sybil2007
As Hattie Dorsett
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Memories of Me1988
As Lisa
TMDb 5.4 / 10
Teachers1984
As Lisa Hammond
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Horrifying Hollywood Murders
Horrifying Hollywood MurdersRelease date TBA
As Self
Fun and Games1980
As Laura Weston
TMDb 7.0 / 10
My Name Is Bill W.1989
As Lois Wilson
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Barracuda2017
As Patricia
TMDb 6.2 / 10
Welcome Home1989
As Sarah
TMDb 6.6 / 10
Child in the Night1990
As Dr. Hollis
TMDb 5.6 / 10
After the SIlence1996
As Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams)
TMDb 7.2 / 10
American Dreamer1984
As Cathy Palmer
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Desert Bloom1986
As Lily Chismore
TMDb 5.8 / 10
SGT. Will Gardner2019
As Sherry
TMDb 4.7 / 10
Murder Ordained1987
As Lorna Anderson
TMDb 5.0 / 10
Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill1981
As Tiffany Farinpour
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Love's Christmas Journey2011
As Beatrice
TMDb 6.8 / 10
Just Write1997
As Sidney Stone
TMDb 5.6 / 10
Alex & the List2018
As Mrs. Stern
TMDb 5.5 / 10
Adam1983
As Reve Walsh
TMDb 7.3 / 10
Trapped in a Purple Haze2000
As Sophie Hanson
TMDb 4.9 / 10
When Danger Follows You Home1997
As Anne Werden
TMDb 5.5 / 10
What the Night Can Do2020
As Bettye Sue Dryer
TMDb 4.5 / 10
Searching for Debra Winger2002
As Self
TMDb 6.4 / 10
Crazylove2005
As Mrs. Mayer
TMDb 5.2 / 10
14 Hours2005
As Jeanette Makins
TMDb 5.3 / 10
The World Beyond1978
As Marian Faber
TMDb 6.6 / 10
The Ponder Heart2001
As Edna Earle Ponder
TMDb 5.7 / 10
She Was Here2026
As Self
Repossessed2002
TMDb 8.7 / 10
Me, Myself and I1992
As Crazy / Sane Diane
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Uncorked2009
As Sophia Browning
TMDb 5.7 / 10
Victim of Love1991
As Tess Harper
TMDb 4.3 / 10
Final Appeal1993
As Christine Biondi
TMDb 6.0 / 10
It Came from the Sky1999
As Alice Bridges
TMDb 5.1 / 10
Justice1999
As Jane Newhart
TMDb 4.8 / 10
Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted1992
As Ginny Moore
A Season of Hope1995
As Elizabeth Hackett
TMDb 3.5 / 10
Commercial Entertainment Product1992
As Diane Freeling
TMDb 8.7 / 10
Into the Fire2005
As June Sickles
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Rose Technique2002
As Dr. Lillian Rose
TMDb 3.3 / 10
Kids Don't Tell1985
As Claudia Ryan
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Feasting with Panthers1974
As Constance Wilde
SEGAL2025
As Self
Cash for Gold2024
As Boots
TMDb 7.9 / 10
Ruby Jean and Joe1996
As Rose
TMDb 7.7 / 10
The Last Film Festival2016
As Mayor
TMDb 3.2 / 10
Parallel Lives1994
As Winnie Winslow
TMDb 5.7 / 10
The Curse of Poltergeist2002
Adam: His Song Continues1986
As Reve Walsh
TMDb 7.6 / 10
A Chance of Snow1998
As Madeline 'Maddie' Parker
TMDb 5.9 / 10
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash
Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash1993
As Sarah Gallagher
TMDb 7.5 / 10
The Big Chill: A Reunion1999
As Self
TMDb 6.3 / 10
Chantilly Lace1993
As Natalie
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Voices from Within1994
As Nancy Parkhurst
TMDb 9.0 / 10
Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker1990
As Bettina (voice)
Filmography and biography: TMDb