JoBeth Williams

American Actress
JoBeth Williams is an acclaimed American actress known for her roles in popular films like Kramer vs. Kramer, Poltergeist, and The Big Chill. She has also had a successful career in television, earning multiple Emmy nominations. In addition to her acting work, Williams has also directed a short film that was nominated for an Academy Award.

About JoBeth Williams

Margaret JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American actress. She rose to prominence appearing in such films as Kramer vs. Kramer (1979), 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). 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).

Her directorial debut with the 1994 short film On Hope earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. In 2009, she began serving as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation; she is President Emeritus of the foundation.

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Frequently asked questions about JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams’ full name is Margaret JoBeth Williams.

JoBeth Williams was born on December 6, 1948.

JoBeth Williams has appeared in popular films such as Kramer vs. Kramer, Stir Crazy, Poltergeist, The Big Chill, and Poltergeist II: The Other Side.

Yes, JoBeth Williams has been nominated for three Emmy Awards for her work in the TV movie Adam, the TV miniseries Baby M, and a guest role in the sitcom Frasier.

JoBeth Williams has starred in the TV series The Client and had recurring roles in the shows Dexter and Private Practice.

JoBeth Williams’ directorial debut was the 1994 short film On Hope, which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.

JoBeth Williams served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation and is currently the President Emeritus of the foundation.

Quotes by JoBeth Williams

I felt they had really moved the characters in a direction that was very interesting. The family had really felt the impact of what had happened to the.

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I think there’s a danger of a being typecast as the all-American mom forever.

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I wanted to play the part that Mary Kay played, the lawyer who wanted to have baby and felt her clock ticking, because it was something I could relate to.

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I was concerned about doing a sequel and repeating myself. That was before I read the script.

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I would like, certainly, to do different things.

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It was my first scene in any movie and my only scene in Kramer vs. Kramer. I was petrified.

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Larry Kasdan wanted us all there, all the time, even if we weren’t filming.

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