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JoBeth Williams

  • Birthplace: Houston, Texas, USA
  • Birthday: December 6, 1948

Working steadily for decades in a wide variety of mediums, JoBeth Williams successfully transitioned from effervescent leading lady to mature actress with a lengthy résumé of consistently strong performances. Possibly best remembered for her breakout portrayal of a terrified suburban housewife in the supernatural horror film "Poltergeist" (1982), Williams played Diane Freeling with a conviction and authenticity that kept audiences on the edge of their seats. On the heels of that success was the ensemble drama "The Big Chill&quo…more

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  • 2011

    Cast in the comedy feature "The Big Year" opposite Owen Wilson, Jack Black, and Steve Martin

  • 2009

    Guest starred on several episodes of ABC's "Private Practice"

  • 2007

    Guest starred on four episodes of Showtime's serial-killer drama "Dexter"

  • 2006

    Joined the cast of Fox's drama "24" in season five

  • 2005

    Co-starred with Sean Patrick Flanery and Melina Kanakaredes in Michael Phelan's "Into the Fire"

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