Margaret JoBeth Williams, born on December 6, 1948, is a highly accomplished American actress, director, and current President of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Throughout her illustrious career, she has received numerous prestigious nominations and awards, including Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Emmy nods.
Williams' rise to fame began with notable film appearances in Stir Crazy (1980),Poltergeist (1982),The Big Chill (1983),The Day After (1983),Teachers (1984),and Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986). Her impressive resume also includes a trio of Emmy Award nominations for her outstanding work in the TV movie Adam (1983),the TV miniseries Baby M (1988),and her guest role in the sitcom Frasier (1994).
Notably, Williams made her directorial debut with the 1994 short film On Hope, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. She has also had starring roles in the TV series The Client (1995-96) and had recurring parts in the TV series Dexter (2007) and Private Practice (2009-11).
In addition to her numerous film and television credits, Williams has held leadership positions within the entertainment industry. She began serving as President of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation in 2009 and is currently President Emeritus of the organization. Throughout her career, she has continued to take on guest starring roles in TV shows and has starred in several TV movies.
