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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Not Without Hope | 2025-11-30 | |
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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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1982: Greatest Geek Year Ever! | Self | 2022-10-08 |
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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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Within | Rosemary Fletcher | 2016-10-18 |
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The Last Film Festival | Mayor | 2016-09-16 |
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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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14 Hours | Jeanette Makins | 2005-11-10 |
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Fever Pitch | Maureen Meeks | 2005-04-06 |
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Crazylove | Mrs. Mayer | 2005-10-22 |
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Into the Fire | June Sickles | 2005-09-23 |
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Searching for Debra Winger | Self | 2002-07-13 |
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The Rose Technique | Dr. Lillian Rose | 2002-03-01 |
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Repossessed | 2002-02-02 | |
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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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Jackie's Back! | Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach) | 1999-06-14 |
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Justice | Jane Newhart | 1999-01-14 |
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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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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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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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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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Parallel Lives | Winnie Winslow | 1994-08-04 |
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Wyatt Earp | Bessie Earp | 1994-06-24 |
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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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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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Commercial Entertainment Product | Diane Freeling | 1992-11-24 |
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Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Lt. Gwen Harper | 1992-02-21 |
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Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted | Ginny Moore | 1992-10-16 |
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Me, Myself and I | Crazy / Sane Diane | 1992-01-01 |
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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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Switch | Margo Brofman | 1991-05-10 |
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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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Murder Ordained | Lorna Anderson | 1987-05-03 |
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side | Diane Freeling | 1986-05-23 |
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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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Kids Don't Tell | Claudia Ryan | 1985-03-05 |
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Teachers | Lisa Hammond | 1984-10-05 |
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American Dreamer | Cathy Palmer | 1984-10-26 |
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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 | 1983-11-20 |
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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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The Dogs of War | Jessie | 1980-12-17 |
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Fun and Games | Laura Weston | 1980-05-25 |
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Stir Crazy | Meredith | 1980-12-12 |
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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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Segal | Self |
