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JoBeth Williams

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Overview

Mini Biography:
The product of a musical family, Houston-born Jobeth Williams was the... more
Trivia:
Her very first television role was on the Boston produced, first run syndicated... more
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(3 articles)
Poltergeist Curse Continues: Remake (From Ugo MovieBlog. 21 August 2008, 2:31 AM, PDT)
Chernin: Producers Won't Sweeten Deal Offered To SAG (From Studio Briefing. 6 August 2008, 10:37 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Jobeth Williams

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actress:
  1. TiMER (2008) (post-production) .... Marion

  2. "Dexter" .... Gail (4 episodes, 2007)
        - That Night, a Forest Grew (2007) TV episode .... Gail
        - Dex, Lies & Videotape (2007) TV episode .... Gail
        - The Dark Defender (2007) TV episode .... Gail
        - See-Through (2007) TV episode .... Gail
  3. "The Nine" .... Sheryl Kates (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Confessions (2007) TV episode .... Sheryl Kates
        - Outsiders (2006) TV episode .... Sheryl Kates
  4. Sybil (2007) (TV) .... Hattie Dorsett
  5. In the Land of Women (2007) .... Agnes Webb
  6. "Criminal Minds" .... Professor Ursula Kent (1 episode, 2006)
        - Empty Planet (2006) TV episode .... Professor Ursula Kent
  7. "Numb3rs" .... Margaret Eppes (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Num3ers (USA: promotional title)
        - Hot Shot (2006) TV episode .... Margaret Eppes
  8. "24" .... Miriam Henderson (1 episode, 2006)
        - Day 5: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (2006) TV episode .... Miriam Henderson
  9. "Twenty Good Years" .... Kate (1 episode, 2006)
        - Remember the Alimony (2006) TV episode .... Kate
  10. "Worst Week of My Life" .... Libby (1 episode, 2006)
        - Pilot (2006) TV episode .... Libby
  11. Stroller Wars (2006) (TV) .... Roberta
  12. "Las Vegas" .... Liz (1 episode, 2005)
        - The Real McCoy (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Liz
  13. Crazylove (2005) .... Mrs. Mayer
  14. Into the Fire (2005) (TV) .... June Sickles
  15. "Miss Match" .... Liane / ... (3 episodes, 2003-2005)
        - Most Hopeless Romantics (2005) TV episode .... Liane
        - Jive Turkey (2003) TV episode .... Liane
        - Pilot (2003) TV episode .... Lianne, Kate's mother
  16. Fever Pitch (2005) .... Maureen Meeks
    ... aka The Perfect Catch (Australia) (Ireland: English title) (New Zealand: English title) (Philippines: English title) (Singapore: English title) (South Africa: English title) (UK)
    ... aka Fever Pitch - Ein Mann für eine Saison (Germany: DVD box title)
    ... aka Mann für eine Saison, Ein (Germany)
  17. 14 Hours (2005) (TV) .... Jeanette Makins
  18. "Strong Medicine" .... Margie (1 episode, 2004)
        - Fractured (2004) TV episode .... Margie
  19. "Skin" .... Dr. Sara Rose (1 episode, 2003)
        - Endorsement (2003) TV episode .... Dr. Sara Rose
  20. "Judging Amy" .... Gemma Lawnsdale (1 episode, 2003)
        - Judging Eric (2003) TV episode .... Gemma Lawnsdale
  21. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Mrs. Rawley (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka Law & Order: SVU (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title)
        - Waste (2002) TV episode .... Mrs. Rawley
  22. The Rose Technique (2002) .... Dr. Lillian Rose
    ... aka Deranged (USA: video title)
  23. Repossessed (2002) .... Tina Martin
  24. Homeward Bound (2002) (TV) .... Elaine Ashton
  25. "The Guardian" .... Sarah (1 episode, 2001)
        - Heart (2001) TV episode .... Sarah
  26. The Ponder Heart (2001) (TV) .... Edna Earle Ponder
  27. "The Norm Show" .... Claire Stackhouse (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Norm (USA: new title)
        - Norm vs. Youth: Part 2 (2000) TV episode .... Claire Stackhouse
  28. Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) (TV) .... Sophie Hanson

  29. Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV) .... Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)
    ... aka Jackie's Back: Portrait of a Diva (USA)
  30. It Came from the Sky (1999) (TV) .... Alice Bridges
    ... aka Visiteurs impromtus, Les (Canada: French title)
  31. Justice (1999/I) (TV) .... Jane Newhart
    ... aka Backlash (USA)
  32. "Payne" (1999) TV series .... Constance 'Connie' Payne (unknown episodes)
  33. A Chance of Snow (1998) (TV) .... Madeline 'Maddie Parker
  34. "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) TV mini-series .... Marge Slayton
  35. "Dead Man's Gun" .... Marty (1 episode, 1998)
        - Stagecoach Marty (1998) TV episode .... Marty
  36. "Stories from My Childhood" (1 episode)
    ... aka Mikhail Baryshnikov's Stories from My Childhood (USA: complete title)
        - Wild Swans (????) TV episode (voice)
  37. When Danger Follows You Home (1997) .... Anne Werden
  38. Little City (1997) .... Anne
  39. Just Write (1997) .... Sidney Stone
  40. Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) .... Dr. Patricia Cromwell
    ... aka Un Indien à New York (France)
  41. Breaking Through (1996) (TV) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Pam Willis
    ... aka After the Silence (UK)
  42. Ruby Jean and Joe (1996) (TV) .... Rose
  43. "The Client" .... Regina 'Reggie' Love (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka John Grisham's The Client
        - The Good Samaritan (1996) TV episode .... Regina 'Reggie' Love
  44. A Season of Hope (1995) (TV) .... Elizabeth Hackett
    ... aka The Lemon Grove
  45. "Frasier" .... Madeleine / ... (3 episodes, 1993-1994)
        - Adventures in Paradise: Part 2 (1994) TV episode .... Madeleine
        - Adventures in Paradise: Part 1 (1994) TV episode .... Madeleine
        - Beloved Infidel (1993) TV episode (voice) .... Danielle
  46. "Mighty Max" .... Countess (1 episode, 1994)
        - Fly by Night (1994) TV episode (voice) .... Countess
  47. Voices from Within (1994) (TV) .... Nancy Parkhurst
    ... aka Silhouette
  48. Parallel Lives (1994) (TV) .... Winnie Winslow
  49. Wyatt Earp (1994) .... Bessie Earp
  50. "Batman" .... May, June (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
        - Sideshow (1994) TV episode (voice) .... May, June
  51. Final Appeal (1993) (TV) .... Christine Biondi
    ... aka Ultime procès, L' (Canada: French title)
  52. Chantilly Lace (1993) (TV) .... Natalie
  53. Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993) (TV) .... Sarah Gallagher
  54. Jonny's Golden Quest (1993) (TV) (voice) .... Jade Kenyon
  55. Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted (1992) (TV) .... Ginny Moore
  56. "Fish Police" (1992) TV series (voice) .... Angel
  57. Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) .... Lt. Gwen Harper
  58. Me, Myself and I (1992) .... Crazy/Sane Diane
  59. Dutch (1991) .... Natalie Standish
    ... aka Driving Me Crazy
  60. Switch (1991) .... Margo Brofman
    ... aka Blake Edwards' Switch (USA: complete title)
  61. Victim of Love (1991) (TV) .... Tess Palmer
    ... aka Raw Heat (USA: DVD title)
  62. Child in the Night (1990) (TV) .... Dr. Hollis
    ... aka Testimone oculare (Italy)

  63. Welcome Home (1989) .... Sarah
  64. My Name Is Bill W. (1989) (TV) .... Lois 'Lo' Wilson
  65. Memories of Me (1988) .... Lisa
  66. Baby M (1988) (TV) .... Marybeth Whitehead
  67. Murder Ordained (1987) (TV) .... Lorna Anderson
  68. Adam: His Song Continues (1986) (TV) .... Reve Walsh
  69. Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Diane Freeling
    ... aka Poltergeist 2 (Australia: TV title)
    ... aka Poltergeist II (USA: short title)
  70. Desert Bloom (1986) .... Lily Chismore
  71. Kids Don't Tell (1985) (TV) .... Claudia Ryan
  72. American Dreamer (1984) .... Cathy Palmer/Rebecca Ryan
  73. Teachers (1984) .... Lisa Hammond
  74. The Day After (1983) (TV) .... Nurse Nancy Bauer
  75. Adam (1983) (TV) .... Reve Walsh
  76. The Big Chill (1983) .... Karen Bowens
  77. Endangered Species (1982) .... Harriet Purdue
  78. Poltergeist (1982) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Diane Freeling
  79. The Big Black Pill (1981) (TV) .... Tiffany Farinpour
    ... aka Joe Dancer (USA: reissue title)
  80. The Dogs of War (1980) .... Jessie
  81. Stir Crazy (1980) .... Meredith
  82. "The White Shadow" .... Paula Harris (2 episodes, 1980)
        - Reunion: Part 2 (1980) TV episode .... Paula Harris
        - Reunion: Part 1 (1980) TV episode .... Paula Harris
  83. Fun and Games (1980) (TV)

  84. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Phyllis Bernard
  85. The World Beyond (1978) (TV) .... Marian Faber
    ... aka The Mud Monster (USA)
  86. "The Guiding Light" (1952) TV series .... Brandy Schlooe #2 (unknown episodes, 1977-1981)
    ... aka Guiding Light (USA: new title)
  87. "Somerset" (1970) TV series .... Carrie Wheeler (unknown episodes, 1975-1976)
    ... aka Another World: Somerset (alternative title)
    ... aka Somerset: Bay City (alternative title)
  88. Feasting with Panthers (1974) (TV) .... Constance Wilde
  89. "Jabberwocky" (1974) TV series .... JoBeth
Director:
  1. "Night Visions" (1 episode, 2001)
        - The Doghouse (2001) TV episode
  2. Winona's Web (2001)
  3. Frankie & Hazel (2000) (TV)
    ... aka Frankie & Hazel - Zwei Mädchen starten durch (Germany)

  4. On Hope (1994)
Producer:
  1. 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008) (TV) (SAG producer)
  2. 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007) (TV) (SAG producer)

  3. On Hope (1994) (producer)
Soundtrack:
  1. "Miss Match" (1 episode, 2003)
        - Jive Turkey (2003) TV episode (performer: "Promises Promises")
Self:
  1. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Herself (3 episodes, 2007-2008)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 8 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 18 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 17 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  2. "TV Land Confidential" .... Herself - interviewee (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title)
        - Movies (2007) TV episode (as Jobeth Williams) .... Herself - interviewee
  3. "My First Time" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Soap Opera Starts (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  4. "The 100 Most Memorable TV Moments" (2004) TV mini-series .... Herself
  5. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2002-2004)
        - Scream Queens (2004) TV episode .... Herself
        - Curse of Poltergeist (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  6. 101 Reasons the 90's Ruled (2004) (TV) .... Herself
  7. "I Love the '80s" (2002) TV series .... Herself
  8. Searching for Debra Winger (2002) .... Herself

  9. Kate Chopin: A Re-Awakening (1998) (TV) .... Voice
  10. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1986-1991)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 7 May 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 24 September 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Herself

  11. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1984)
        - Episode dated 15 October 1984 (1984) TV episode .... Herself
  12. The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Short Subjects & Features
  13. The Making of 'Poltergeist' (1982) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself
Archive Footage:
  1. It Happened That Way (2004) (V) .... Herself - 'Bessie Earp'
  2. Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004) (TV) (uncredited) .... Madeline Marshall


Additional Details

Other Works:
The Geffen Playhouse (Los Angeles) - The Quality of Life (Fall, 2007) more
Publicity Listings:
2 Articles | 3 Pictorials more
Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Thriller | Crime more
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