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.
Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chantilly Bridge (2023) | Natalie | - |
| 2 | Alex & the List (2018) | Mrs. Stern | 5 |
| 3 | Barracuda (2017) | Patricia | 7 |
| 4 | Within (2016) | Rosemary Fletcher | 5.8 |
| 5 | In My Dreams (2015) | Charlotte Smith | 7.5 |
| 6 | Love's Christmas Journey (2011) | Beatrice | - |
| 7 | The Big Year (2011) | Edith | 6.1 |
| 8 | Uncorked (2009) | Sophia Browning | 6 |
| 9 | TiMER (2009) | Marion | 6.3 |
| 10 | In the Land of Women (2007) | Agnes Webb | 6.8 |
| 11 | Sybil (2007) | Hattie Dorsett | - |
| 12 | 14 Hours (2005) | Jeanette Makins | - |
| 13 | Fever Pitch (2005) | Maureen Meeks | 6.9 |
| 14 | Crazylove (2005) | Mrs. Mayer | - |
| 15 | Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) | Sophie Hanson | - |
| 16 | Jackie's Back! (1999) | Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach) | - |
| 17 | Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) | Dr. Patricia Cromwell | 6.4 |
| 18 | When Danger Follows You Home (1997) | Anne Werden | - |
| 19 | After the SIlence (1996) | Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams) | 6 |
| 20 | Wyatt Earp (1994) | Bessie Earp | 6.6 |
| 21 | Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993) | Sarah Gallagher | - |
| 22 | Final Appeal (1993) | Christine Biondi | - |
| 23 | Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) | Lt. Gwen Harper | 5.1 |
| 24 | Me, Myself and I (1992) | Crazy / Sane Diane | - |
| 25 | Dutch (1991) | Natalie Standish | 7 |
| 26 | Switch (1991) | Margo Brofman | 4.5 |
| 27 | Victim of Love (1991) | Tess Harper | - |
| 28 | Welcome Home (1989) | Sarah | - |
| 29 | Murder Ordained (1987) | Lorna Anderson | - |
| 30 | Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) | Diane Freeling | 6.9 |
| 31 | Kids Don't Tell (1985) | Claudia Ryan | - |
| 32 | The Big Chill (1983) | Karen Bowens | 6.6 |
| 33 | The Day After (1983) | Nurse Nancy Bauer | 7 |
| 34 | Adam (1983) | Reve Walsh | - |
| 35 | Poltergeist (1982) | Diane Freeling | 7.5 |
| 36 | Stir Crazy (1980) | Meredith | 6.3 |
| 37 | The Dogs of War (1980) | Jessie | 5.5 |
| 38 | Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) | Phyllis Bernard | 7.8 |
