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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She Was Here | Self | 2026-02-24 |
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SEGAL | Self | 2025-10-12 |
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Not Without Hope | Marcia | 2025-12-04 |
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Cash for Gold | Boots | 2024-12-13 |
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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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The Big Year | Edith | 2011-10-13 |
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Love's Christmas Journey | Beatrice | 2011-11-05 |
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TiMER | Marion | 2009-05-14 |
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Uncorked | Sophia Browning | 2009-11-12 |
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Sybil | Hattie Dorsett | 2007-05-28 |
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In the Land of Women | Agnes Webb | 2007-04-20 |
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Fever Pitch | Maureen Meeks | 2005-04-06 |
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Into the Fire | June Sickles | 2005-09-23 |
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14 Hours | Jeanette Makins | 2005-11-10 |
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Crazylove | Mrs. Mayer | 2005-10-22 |
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Repossessed | 2002-02-02 | |
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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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The Curse of Poltergeist | 2002-10-19 | |
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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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It Came from the Sky | Alice Bridges | 1999-05-15 |
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Jackie's Back! | Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach) | 1999-06-14 |
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The Big Chill: A Reunion | Self | 1999-01-26 |
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Justice | Jane Newhart | 1999-01-14 |
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A Chance of Snow | Madeline 'Maddie' Parker | 1998-12-07 |
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When Danger Follows You Home | Anne Werden | 1997-12-03 |
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Jungle 2 Jungle | Dr. Patricia Cromwell | 1997-03-04 |
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Just Write | Sidney Stone | 1997-03-01 |
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After the SIlence | Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams) | 1996-12-30 |
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Ruby Jean and Joe | Rose | 1996-01-01 |
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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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Final Appeal | Christine Biondi | 1993-11-26 |
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Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash | Sarah Gallagher | 1993-05-13 |
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Chantilly Lace | Natalie | 1993-07-18 |
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Me, Myself and I | Crazy / Sane Diane | 1992-05-16 |
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Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Lt. Gwen Harper | 1992-02-21 |
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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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Switch | Margo Brofman | 1991-05-10 |
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Victim of Love | Tess Harper | 1991-05-05 |
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Dutch | Natalie Standish | 1991-07-19 |
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Child in the Night | Dr. Hollis | 1990-05-01 |
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Timeless Tales: The Elves and the Shoemaker | Bettina (voice) | 1990-09-27 |
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My Name Is Bill W. | Lois Wilson | 1989-04-30 |
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Welcome Home | Sarah | 1989-09-29 |
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Memories of Me | Lisa | 1988-09-28 |
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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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Poltergeist II: The Other Side | Diane Freeling | 1986-05-23 |
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Adam: His Song Continues | Reve Walsh | 1986-09-29 |
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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 Big Chill | Karen Bowens | 1983-09-30 |
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Adam | Reve Walsh | 1983-10-10 |
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The Day After | Nurse Nancy Bauer | 1983-12-10 |
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Endangered Species | Harriet Purdue | 1982-09-10 |
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Poltergeist | Diane Freeling | 1982-06-04 |
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Joe Dancer: The Big Black Pill | Tiffany Farinpour | 1981-01-29 |
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The Dogs of War | Jessie | 1980-12-17 |
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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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Kramer vs. Kramer | Phyllis Bernard | 1979-12-07 |
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The World Beyond | Marian Faber | 1978-01-21 |
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Feasting with Panthers | Constance Wilde | 1974-03-27 |
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Horrifying Hollywood Murders | Self |
