1948-12-06 Houston, Texas, USA
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.
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Chantilly Bridge | Natalie | 2023-03-24 |
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What the Night Can Do | Bettye Sue Dryer | 2020-11-16 |
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SGT. Will Gardner | Sherry | 2019-01-11 |
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Alex & the List | Mrs. Stern | 2018-05-04 |
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Barracuda | Patricia | 2017-06-10 |
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The Last Film Festival | Mayor | 2016-09-16 |
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Within | Rosemary Fletcher | 2016-10-18 |
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In My Dreams | Charlotte Smith | 2015-10-20 |
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Love's Christmas Journey | Beatrice | 2011-11-05 |
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The Big Year | Edith | 2011-10-13 |
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Uncorked | Sophia Browning | 2009-11-12 |
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TiMER | Marion | 2009-05-14 |
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In the Land of Women | Agnes Webb | 2007-04-20 |
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Sybil | Hattie Dorsett | 2007-05-28 |
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Fever Pitch | Maureen Meeks | 2005-04-06 |
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14 Hours | Jeanette Makins | 2005-11-10 |
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Into the Fire | June Sickles | 2005-09-23 |
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Crazylove | Mrs. Mayer | 2005-10-22 |
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The Rose Technique | Dr. Lillian Rose | 2002-03-01 |
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Searching for Debra Winger | Self | 2002-07-13 |
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Repossessed | 2002-02-02 | |
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The Ponder Heart | Edna Earle Ponder | 2001-10-15 |
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Trapped in a Purple Haze | Sophie Hanson | 2000-04-17 |
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The Big Chill: A Reunion | Self | 1999-01-26 |
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It Came From the Sky | Alice Bridges | 1999-05-15 |
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Justice | Jane Newhart | 1999-01-14 |
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Jackie's Back! | Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach) | 1999-06-14 |
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A Chance of Snow | Madeline 'Maddie Parker | 1998-12-07 |
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Just Write | Sidney Stone | 1997-03-01 |
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Jungle 2 Jungle | Dr. Patricia Cromwell | 1997-03-04 |
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When Danger Follows You Home | Anne Werden | 1997-12-03 |
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Ruby Jean and Joe | Rose | 1996-01-01 |
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After the Silence | Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams) | 1996-12-30 |
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A Season of Hope | Elizabeth Hackett | 1995-01-08 |
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Wyatt Earp | Bessie Earp | 1994-06-24 |
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Parallel Lives | Winnie Winslow | 1994-08-04 |
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Voices from Within | Nancy Parkhurst | 1994-10-10 |
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Chantilly Lace | Natalie | 1993-07-18 |
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Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash | Sarah Gallagher | 1993-05-13 |
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Final Appeal | Christine Biondi | 1993-11-26 |
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Commercial Entertainment Product | Diane Freeling | 1992-11-24 |
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Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted | Ginny Moore | 1992-10-16 |
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Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Lt. Gwen Harper | 1992-02-21 |
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Me, Myself and I | Crazy / Sane Diane | 1992-01-01 |
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Dutch | Natalie Standish | 1991-07-19 |
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Switch | Margo Brofman | 1991-05-10 |
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Victim Of Love | 1991-05-05 | |
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Child in the Night | Dr. Hollis | 1990-05-01 |
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Welcome Home | Sarah | 1989-09-29 |
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My Name Is Bill W. | Lois Wilson | 1989-04-30 |
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Memories of Me | Lisa | 1988-09-28 |
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Baby M | Marybeth Whitehead | 1988-05-22 |
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Murder Ordained | Lorna Anderson | 1987-05-03 |
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Desert Bloom | Lily Chismore | 1986-01-22 |
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Adam: His Song Continues | Reve Walsh | 1986-09-29 |
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side | Diane Freeling | 1986-05-23 |
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Kids Don't Tell | Claudia Ryan | 1985-03-05 |
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American Dreamer | Cathy Palmer | 1984-10-26 |
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Teachers | Lisa Hammond | 1984-10-05 |
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The Day After | Nurse Nancy Bauer | 1983-11-28 |
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The Big Chill | Karen Bowens | 1983-09-30 |
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Adam | Reve Walsh | 1983-10-10 |
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Poltergeist | Diane Freeling | 1982-06-04 |
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Endangered Species | Harriet Purdue | 1982-09-10 |
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Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill | Tiffany Farinpour | 1981-01-29 |
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Stir Crazy | Meredith | 1980-12-12 |
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Fun and Games | Laura Weston | 1980-05-25 |
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The Dogs of War | Jessie | 1980-12-17 |
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Kramer vs. Kramer | Phyllis Bernard | 1979-12-07 |
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The World Beyond | Marian Faber | 1978-01-21 |
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Segal | Self | |
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