JoBeth Williams Biography
JoBeth Williams is an American actress and television director. She made her directorial debut with the 1994 short film On Hope. The film earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.
The film, Hope, earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film.
JoBeth has served as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation since 2009. She rose to prominence after appearing in films such as Stir Crazy (1980), The Big Chill (1983), The Day After (1983), Poltergeist (1982), Teachers (1984) and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986).
She is a three-time Emmy Award nominee; 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). JoBeth’s third nomination was for her guest role in the sitcom Frasier (1993–94).
JoBeth Williams Education
Williams attended Jones High School, from where she graduated in 1966. She later went ahead and joined Pembroke College in Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, and graduated in 1970.
Williams intended to become a child psychologist but she instead turned to theater. She trained with Jim Barnhill and John Emigh, as well as at the Trinity Repertory Company, taking voice lessons to neutralize her Texan accent.
JoBeth Williams Career
Williams began her career on the Boston-produced first-run syndicated children’s television series Jabberwocky. It was her first television role that debuted in 1972. In the series, her character’s name was JoBeth.
Jobeth was also a regular on two soap operas, playing Carrie Wheeler on Somerset and Brandy Shelloe on Guiding Light. Her feature film debut came in 1979’s Kramer vs. Kramer as a girlfriend of Dustin Hoffman’s character.
She is mostly known for her roles in Stir Crazy (1980), with Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor, and Poltergeist (1982) as suburban housewife Diane Freeling. She reprised her character in Poltergeist in 1986.
JoBeth Williams Poltergeist
In Poltergeist JoBeth plays Diane Freeling. She is married to Steve and they live a quiet life in a California planned community called Cuesta Verde. Steve is a successful real estate developer while Daine is who cares for their children Dana, Robbie, and Carol Anne.
One night Carol Anne awakens one night and begins conversing with the family’s television set, which is transmitting static following a sign-off. The following night when everyone is asleep, Carol Anne fixates on the television set as it transmits static again and suddenly, an apparition blasts from the television screen and vanishes into the wall, triggering a violent earthquake in the process and as the shaking subsides, Carol announces that “They’re here.”
Later, the following day, bizarre events start occurring. Like a drinking glass spontaneously breaks silverware bends and furniture moves of its own accord.
Later in the night a gnarled backyard tree comes alive and grabs Robbie through the bedroom window and while Steve rescues Robbie before the demon tree swallows him, Carol Anne is sucked through a portal in her closet. When the events intensify, the Freelings flee Cuesta Verde and settle in Phoenix, Arizona.
JoBeth Williams Age
Williams was born on December 6, 1948, in Houston, Texas. She celebrates her birthday on December 6, every year.
JoBeth Williams Husband
Williams was in 1982 married to TV and film director John Pasquin. The couple has been together ever since and they have two sons.
JoBeth Williams Body Measurements
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: 54 kg
- Shoe Size: Not Available
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Blonde
- Bra Size: 34 C
- Eye Colour: Brown
JoBeth Williams Net Worth
Williams has a net worth of $3 million.
JoBeth Williams Death
Williams is not dead. She is still alive and well.
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JoBeth Williams Movies
- Alex & the List – Mrs. Stern (2018)
- Barracuda – Patricia (2017)
- What the Night Can Do – Bettye Sue Dryer (2017)
- Within – Rosemary Fletcher (2016)
- The Big Year – Edith Preissler (2011)
- Timer Marion – Depaul (2009)
- In the Land of Women – Agnes Webb (2007)
- Fever Pitch – Maureen Meeks (2005)
- Crazylove – Mrs. Mayer (2005)
- The Rose Technique – Dr. Lillian Rose (2002)
- Jungle 2 Jungle – Dr. Patricia Cromwell (1997)
- When Danger Follows You Home – Anne Werden (1997)
- Wyatt Earp – Bessie Earp (1994)
- Just Write – Sidney Stone (1997)
- Little City – Anne (1997)
- Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot – Lt. Gwen Harper (1992)
- Me Myself & I – Diane (1992)
- Switch – Margo Brofman (1991)
- Dutch – Natalie Standish (1991)
- Welcome Home – Sarah (1989)
- Memories of Me – Lisa (1988)
- Desert Bloom – Lily Chismore (1986)
- Poltergeist II: The Other Side – Diane Freeling (1986)
- Teachers – Lisa Hammond (1984)
- American Dreamer -Cathy Palmer / Rebecca Ryan (1984)
- The Big Chill – Karen Bowens (1983)
- Endangered Species – Harriet Purdue (1982)
- Stir Crazy – Meredith (1980)
- The Dogs of War – Jessie Shannon (1980)
- Kramer vs. Kramer – Phyllis Bernard (1979)
- Will Gardner – Sherry
JoBeth Williams Tv Shows
- The Good Doctor – Ruth (2018)
- Living Biblically – Diana (2018)
- Childrens Hospital – Linda (2016)
- Home – Helen (2016)
- Rizzoli & Isles – Tilly Dunn (2016)
- Your Family or Mine – Ricky Weston (2015)
- Marry Me – Myrna Schuffman (2014-2015)
- In My Dreams – Charlotte Smith (2014)
- Extant – Leigh Kern (2014)
- Perception – Margaret Pierce (2013-2015)
- Mistresses – Janet (2013)
- Scandal – Sandra Harding (2012)
- Hart of Dixie – Candice Hart (2011-2015)
- NCIS – Leona Phelps (2011)
- Law & Order: LA – Mrs. Walker (2011)
- Love’s Christmas Journey – Mrs. Beatrice Thompson (2011)
- Private Practice – Bizzy Forbes (2009 – 2011)
- Uncorked – Sophia Browning (2009)
- Life in General – Mary Kate Walton (2008)
- Sybil – Hattie Dorsett (2007)
- Dexter – Gail Brandon (2007)
- The Nine – Sheryl Kates (2006-07)
- 24 – Miriam Henderson (2006)
- Numb3rs – Margaret Eppes (2006)
- Criminal Minds – Prof. Ursula Kent (2006)
- Worst Week of My Life – Libby (2006)
- Stroller Wars – Roberta (2006)
- 14 Hours – Jeanette Makins (2005)
Frequently Asked Questions About JoBeth Williams
Who is JoBeth Williams?
Williams is an American actress.
How old is JoBeth?
Williams is 71 years old as of 2019.
How tall is JoBeth?
Williams stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches.
Is JoBeth married?
Williams is married to film director John Pasquin.
How much is JoBeth worth?
Williams has an estimated net worth of around $3 million.
How much does JoBeth make?
Not Available.
Where does JoBeth live?
Williams’ place of residence is not yet known.
Is JoBeth dead or alive?
Williams is still alive and in good health.
Where is JoBeth now?
Williams’ is appearing in a film named Will Gardner where she will be playing the character, Sherry. The film’s date of release is yet to be confirmed.