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Margaret JoBeth Williams is an American actress and television director. Her directorial debut with the 1994 short film On Hope earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Since 2009, she has served as president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation.
Birth Name
Margaret JoBeth Williams
Born
Monday, 06 December 1948
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Chantilly Bridge | 2023 | |
| Josh Gates Tonight | Self | 2020 |
| What the Night Can Do | Bettye Sue Dryer | 2020 |
| SGT. Will Gardner | Sherry | 2019 |
| Project Blue Book | Scientist | 2019 |
| Alex & The List | Mrs. Stern | 2018 |
| Station 19 | Reggie | 2018 |
| Living Biblically | Diana | 2018 |
| Barracuda | Patricia | 2017 |
| The Good Doctor | Ruth | 2017 |
Actress Filmography
| Title | Character | Year |
|---|
| Chantilly Bridge | 2023 | |
| Josh Gates Tonight | Self | 2020 |
| What the Night Can Do | Bettye Sue Dryer | 2020 |
| SGT. Will Gardner | Sherry | 2019 |
| Project Blue Book | Scientist | 2019 |
| Alex & The List | Mrs. Stern | 2018 |
| Station 19 | Reggie | 2018 |
| Living Biblically | Diana | 2018 |
| Barracuda | Patricia | 2017 |
| The Good Doctor | Ruth | 2017 |
| Within | Rosemary Fletcher | 2016 |
| The Last Film Festival | Mayor / Mayor Marion Biriotte | 2016 |
| Heartbeat | Isobel Dixon | 2016 |
| Your Family or Mine | Ricky | 2015 |
| Marry Me | Myrna | 2014 |
| Extant | Leigh Kern | 2014 |
| In My Dreams | Charlotte | 2014 |
| Hollywood Health Report | Self | 2013 |
| Mistresses | Janet | 2013 |
| Perception | Margaret Pierce | 2012 |
| Scandal | Sandra Harding | 2012 |
| Love's Christmas Journey | Beatrice / Mrs. Beatrice Thompson | 2011 |
| The Big Year | Edith | 2011 |
| Hart of Dixie | Candice Hart | 2011 |
| Against the Wall | Emily | 2011 |
| Law & Order: LA | Mrs. Walker | 2010 |
| Rizzoli & Isles | Tilly Dunn | 2010 |
| Timer | Marion Depaul / Marion | 2010 |
| Red Carpet Report | Self | 2009 |
| Uncorked | Sophia Browning | 2009 |
| Childrens Hospital | Linda | 2008 |
| Private Practice | Bizzy Forbes | 2007 |
| Sybil | Hattie Dorsett | 2007 |
| In the Land of Women | Agnes Webb | 2007 |
| Twenty Good Years | Kate | 2006 |
| The Nine | Sheryl Kates | 2006 |
| Dexter | Gail Brandon | 2006 |
| My First Time | Self | 2006 |
| Worst Week of My Life | Libby | 2006 |
| Crazylove | Mrs. Mayer | 2005 |
| Into the Fire | June Sickles | 2005 |
| Criminal Minds | Professor Ursula Kent | 2005 |
| TV Land Confidential | Self - Interviewee | 2005 |
| Fever Pitch | Maureen Meeks | 2005 |
| Numb3rs | Margaret Eppes | 2005 |
| Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter | Madeline Marshall | 2004 |
| Skin | Dr. Sara Rose | 2003 |
| Miss Match | Lianne Fox | 2003 |
| Las Vegas | Liz | 2003 |
| NCIS | Leona Phelps | 2003 |
| Searching for Debra Winger | Self | 2002 |
| The Rose Technique | Dr. Lillian Rose | 2002 |
| 24 | Miriam Henderson | 2001 |
| The Ponder Heart | Edna Earle Ponder | 2001 |
| The Guardian | Sarah | 2001 |
| Strong Medicine | Margie | 2000 |
| Trapped in a Purple Haze | Sophie Hanson | 2000 |
| Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Mrs. Rawley | 1999 |
| Judging Amy | Gemma Lawnsdale | 1999 |
| Jackie's Back! | Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach) | 1999 |
| It Came from the Sky | Alice Bridges | 1999 |
| Norm | Claire Stackhouse | 1999 |
| Payne | Connie Payne | 1999 |
| Justice | Jane Newhart | 1999 |
| A Chance of Snow | Madeline 'Maddie Parker | 1998 |
| From the Earth to the Moon | Marge Slayton | 1998 |
| Little City | Anne | 1998 |
| Stories from My Childhood | Queen Hildegard | 1998 |
| When Danger Follows You Home | Anne Werden | 1997 |
| Dead Man's Gun | Marty | 1997 |
| Jungle 2 Jungle | Dr. Patricia Cromwell | 1997 |
| Just Write | Sidney Stone | 1997 |
| Breaking Through | Pam Willis (as Jobeth Williams) / Pam Willis | 1996 |
| E! True Hollywood Story | Herself | 1996 |
| Ruby Jean and Joe | Rose | 1996 |
| The Client | Reggie Love | 1995 |
| A Season of Hope | Elizabeth Hackett | 1995 |
| Parallel Lives | Winnie Winslow | 1994 |
| Wyatt Earp | Bessie Earp | 1994 |
| Final Appeal | Christine Biondi | 1993 |
| Frasier | Madeline Marshall, Danielle | 1993 |
| Mighty Max | Countess | 1993 |
| Chantilly Lace | Natalie | 1993 |
| Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash | Sarah Gallagher | 1993 |
| Jonny's Golden Quest | Jade Kenyon | 1993 |
| EBN: Commercial Entertainment Product | Diane Freeling | 1992 |
| Batman: The Animated Series | May / June | 1992 |
| Fish Police | Angel | 1992 |
| Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot | Gwen Harper / Lt. Gwen Harper | 1992 |
| Me Myself and I | Sane Diane / Crazy | 1992 |
| One on One with John Tesh | Self | 1991 |
| The Legend of Prince Valiant | Queen Ilene | 1991 |
| Dutch | Natalie Standish | 1991 |
| Switch | Margo Brofman | 1991 |
| Victim of Love | Tess Palmer | 1991 |
| Timeless Tales from Hallmark | Bettina | 1990 |
| Child in the Night | Dr. Hollis | 1990 |
| Welcome Home | Sarah | 1989 |
| My Name Is Bill W. | Lois Wilson / Lois 'Lo' Wilson | 1989 |
| The Pat Sajak Show | Self - Guest | 1989 |
| Memories of Me | Lisa | 1988 |
| Sidewalks Entertainment | Self - Guest | 1988 |
| Baby M | Marybeth Whitehead | 1988 |
| Murder Ordained | Lorna Anderson | 1987 |
| Adam: His Song Continues | Reve Walsh | 1986 |
| Poltergeist II: The Other Side | Diane Freeling | 1986 |
| Desert Bloom | Lily Chismore | 1986 |
| American Dreamer | Cathy Palmer / Rebecca Ryan | 1984 |
| Teachers | Lisa Hammond | 1984 |
| The Day After | Nurse Nancy Bauer | 1983 |
| Adam | Reve Walsh | 1983 |
| The Big Chill | Karen / Karen Bowens | 1983 |
| The 55th Annual Academy Awards | Self - Presenter | 1983 |
| Endangered Species | Harriet Purdue | 1982 |
| Poltergeist | Diane Freeling | 1982 |
| The Big Black Pill | Tiffany Farrenpour | 1981 |
| The Dogs of War | Jessie | 1980 |
| Stir Crazy | Meredith | 1980 |
| Fun and Games | Laura Weston | 1980 |
| Kramer vs. Kramer | Phyllis Bernard | 1979 |
| The White Shadow | Paula Harris | 1978 |
| The World Beyond | Marian Faber | 1978 |
| Somerset | Carrie Wheeler | 1970 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Herself - Guest, Herself | 1962 |
| Guiding Light | Brandy Schlooe | 1952 |
Director Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Night Visions | 2001 |
| Frankie & Hazel | 2000 |
| On Hope | 1994 |
Producer Filmography
| Title | Year |
|---|
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1995 | Oscar | Best Short Film, Live Action | Nominated |
| 1995 | Emmy | Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
| 1989 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television | Nominated |
| 1988 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Special | Nominated |
| 1984 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or a Special | Nominated |
