JoBeth Williams

JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American film actress.

JoBeth was born in Houston and attended Brown University. After graduating from college, she joined the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence and was involved in local theatre. In 1979, JoBeth had her film acting debut in Kramer vs. Kramer (1979).

JoBeth is most recognized with her role in Poltergeist (1982) and she reprised her character in the sequel, Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). She has starred in a number of TV movies and small films and has had supporting roles in larger budget films.

In 1994, JoBeth directed On Hope (1994) which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Film, Live Action. She is married to TV director John Pasquin and has adopted two children.

Partial filmography

  • Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) - Dr. Patricia Cromwell
  • Dutch (1991) - Natalie
  • Switch (1991) - Margo Brofman
  • Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - Diane Freeling
  • Teachers (1984) - Lisa Hammond
  • The Big Chill (1983) - Karen
  • Poltergeist (1982) - Diane Freeling
  • Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) - Phyllis Bernard

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She is married to TV director John Pasquin and has adopted two children. He has an identical twin brother named Bonar Bain. In 1994, JoBeth directed On Hope (1994) which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Short Film, Live Action. Arthur Harmon in Maude (1972-1978) and Phillip Drummond in Diff'rent Strokes (1978-1986). She has starred in a number of TV movies and small films and has had supporting roles in larger budget films. Bain is best known for his roles of Dr. JoBeth is most recognized with her role in Poltergeist (1982) and she reprised her character in the sequel, Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). Conrad Stafford Bain (born February 4, 1923) is a Canadian-American television actor.

Kramer (1979). In 1979, JoBeth had her film acting debut in Kramer vs. After graduating from college, she joined the Trinity Repertory Company in Providence and was involved in local theatre. JoBeth was born in Houston and attended Brown University.

JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an American film actress. Kramer (1979) - Phyllis Bernard. Kramer vs. Poltergeist (1982) - Diane Freeling.

The Big Chill (1983) - Karen. Teachers (1984) - Lisa Hammond. Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) - Diane Freeling. Switch (1991) - Margo Brofman.

Dutch (1991) - Natalie. Patricia Cromwell. Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) - Dr.