Name: JoBeth Williams
Date of Birth: 6 December 1948 Graduated from Brown University. JoBeth Williams earned an Academy Award nomination for her directorial debut of On Hope (1994) for Showtime. Has two sons, Nick and Will. Supposedly turned down the lead in the sitcom "Murphy Brown" (1988), which had been created by Diane English with JoBeth in mind. Jobeth's part in The Dogs of War (1980) was significantly cut in the American version released but much less so in the British version. Steven Spielberg happened to catch the unedited version in London and immediately cast her as the down-to-earth mom whose family is tormented by apparitions in Poltergeist (1982). ... Her very first television role was on the Boston produced, first run syndicated children's television series; Jabberwocky (1977). The show featured live actors, puppets, musical numbers, and cartoon segments. Williams joined the cast of "Jabberwocky" in season two, replacing Joanne Sopko, the first season hostess. The show ran until 1978. She was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in March 2006 in Austin, Texas. Read more JoBeth Williams movies (actor)User Comments |
