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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/jo-beth">Margaret JoBeth Williams</a> was born in 1948 in Houston, Texas. She is the <a href="/biography/jo-beth">daughter</a> of Frances Faye, a dietitian, and Fredric Roger Williams, who worked as both an opera singer and a wire and cable company manager. <a href="/biography/jo-beth">Williams</a> grew up in the South Park neighborhood of Houston and attended Jones High School.</p>
<p>She graduated from Pembroke College at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1970, initially intending to pursue a career as a child psychologist. However, her interests shifted toward the performing arts, prompting her to train in theater under Jim Barnhill and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Emigh">John Emigh</a> at Trinity Repertory Company. She took voice lessons to minimize her Texan accent and subsequently moved to New York City to begin her acting career during the 1970s.</p>

<h2>Early Career in Television</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/jo-beth">Williams</a>'s first television role came on the Boston-produced children's show <em>Jabberwocky</em>, where she played a character also named JoBeth, replacing original hostess Joanne Sopko.</p>
<p>Throughout the 1970s, <a href="/biography/jo-beth">Williams</a> appeared in several television productions, which helped lay the foundation for her subsequent transition into film.</p>

<h2>Film Career and Breakthrough Roles</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/jo-beth">JoBeth Williams</a> made her feature film debut in <em>Stir Crazy</em> (1980), starring alongside <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Pryor">Richard Pryor</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gene_Wilder">Gene Wilder</a>. Her career gained momentum with acclaimed roles in multiple high-profile films, including <em>Poltergeist</em> (1982), where she portrayed a suburban housewife in a supernatural setting. Her performance in this <a href="/biography/steven-spielberg">Steven Spielberg</a>-produced film became one of her most recognizable roles.</p>
<p>She continued to gain prominence with roles in <em>The Big Chill</em> (1983), <em>The Day After</em> (1983), and various other dramatic features. Known for her versatility, <a href="/biography/jo-beth">Williams</a> successfully transitioned from leading lady roles to playing more mature characters over time.</p>
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<h2>Television Success and Award Nominations</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/jo-beth">Williams</a> garnered critical acclaim for her television work, earning three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Two of these were for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special for her performances in <em>Adam</em> (1983) and <em>Baby M</em> (1988). Her third nomination came for a guest role in the comedy series <em>Frasier</em>.</p>
<p>She starred in the television series <em>The Client</em> and held recurring roles in popular TV dramas such as <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dexter_(TV_series)">Dexter</a></em>—where she played the would-be mother-in-law of the title character—and <em>Private Practice</em>.</p>

<h2>Directorial Ventures and Industry Leadership</h2>
<p>In 1994, <a href="/biography/jo-beth">Williams</a> made her directorial debut with the short film <em>On Hope</em>, which received an Academy Award nomination for Best Live Action Short Film. Her interest in the film industry extended beyond acting and directing; in 2009, she was named president of the Screen Actors Guild Foundation (now called the SAG-AFTRA Foundation), demonstrating her commitment to supporting fellow actors and performers.</p>

<h2>Personal Life and Legacy</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/jo-beth">JoBeth Williams</a> is married to <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Pasquin">film director</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Pasquin">John Pasquin</a>, with whom she worked on the movie <em>Jungle 2 Jungle</em>. Together, they have two children. As of available estimates, her net worth is approximately $3 million.</p>
<p><a href="/biography/jo-beth">Williams</a> has had a steady and respected presence in both film and television. Despite various rumors, it is confirmed that she has no familial or professional relationship with Gilliam Weber.</p>

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