Biography of JoBeth Williams -

JoBeth Williams (born December 6, 1948) is an
United States|American film actor|actress.

JoBeth was born in Houston, Texas,USA 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 movie series|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
Television director|director John Pasquin and has
adopted two children. 

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

==External link==
* imdb name|id=0001851|name=JoBeth Williams

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Biography of JoBeth Williams -