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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:
(5 articles)
"Poltergeist" to get a director? (From Movie Jungle. 2 September 2008, 1:18 AM, PDT)
Poltergeist Curse Continues: Remake (From Ugo MovieBlog. 21 August 2008, 2:31 AM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Jobeth Williams

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actress:
  1. The Last Film Festival (2009) (post-production) .... Mayor
  2. TiMER (2008) (post-production) .... Marion

  3. "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
  4. "The Nine" .... Sheryl Kates (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Confessions (2007) TV episode .... Sheryl Kates
        - Outsiders (2006) TV episode .... Sheryl Kates
  5. Sybil (2007) (TV) .... Hattie Dorsett
  6. In the Land of Women (2007) .... Agnes Webb
  7. "Criminal Minds" .... Professor Ursula Kent (1 episode, 2006)
        - Empty Planet (2006) TV episode .... Professor Ursula Kent
  8. "Numb3rs" .... Margaret Eppes (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Num3ers (USA: promotional title)
        - Hot Shot (2006) TV episode .... Margaret Eppes
  9. "24" .... Miriam Henderson (1 episode, 2006)
        - Day 5: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (2006) TV episode .... Miriam Henderson
  10. Stroller Wars (2006) (TV) .... Roberta
  11. "Twenty Good Years" .... Kate (1 episode, 2006)
        - Remember the Alimony (2006) TV episode .... Kate
  12. "Worst Week of My Life" .... Libby (1 episode, 2006)
        - Pilot (2006) TV episode .... Libby
  13. "Las Vegas" .... Liz (1 episode, 2005)
        - The Real McCoy (2005) TV episode (uncredited) .... Liz
  14. Crazylove (2005) .... Mrs. Mayer
  15. Into the Fire (2005) (TV) .... June Sickles
  16. "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
  17. 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)
  18. 14 Hours (2005) (TV) .... Jeanette Makins
  19. "Strong Medicine" .... Margie (1 episode, 2004)
        - Fractured (2004) TV episode .... Margie
  20. "Skin" .... Dr. Sara Rose (1 episode, 2003)
        - Endorsement (2003) TV episode .... Dr. Sara Rose
  21. "Judging Amy" .... Gemma Lawnsdale (1 episode, 2003)
        - Judging Eric (2003) TV episode .... Gemma Lawnsdale
  22. "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
  23. The Rose Technique (2002) .... Dr. Lillian Rose
    ... aka Deranged (USA: video title)
  24. Repossessed (2002) .... Tina Martin
  25. Homeward Bound (2002) (TV) .... Elaine Ashton
  26. "The Guardian" .... Sarah (1 episode, 2001)
        - Heart (2001) TV episode .... Sarah
  27. The Ponder Heart (2001) (TV) .... Edna Earle Ponder
  28. "The Norm Show" .... Claire Stackhouse (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Norm (USA: new title)
        - Norm vs. Youth: Part 2 (2000) TV episode .... Claire Stackhouse
  29. Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) (TV) .... Sophie Hanson

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

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

  85. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Phyllis Bernard
  86. The World Beyond (1978) (TV) .... Marian Faber
    ... aka The Mud Monster (USA)
  87. "The Guiding Light" (1952) TV series .... Brandy Schlooe #2 (unknown episodes, 1977-1981)
    ... aka Guiding Light (USA: new title)
  88. "Somerset" (1970) TV series .... Carrie Wheeler (unknown episodes, 1975-1976)
    ... aka Another World: Somerset (alternative title)
    ... aka Somerset: Bay City (alternative title)
  89. Feasting with Panthers (1974) (TV) .... Constance Wilde
  90. "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. "Entertainment Tonight"
        - Episode dated 2 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  2. It Happened That Way (2004) (V) .... Herself - 'Bessie Earp'
  3. 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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