JoBeth Williams is an American actor best known for playing Diane Freeling in the film Poltergeist.
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Best Known For:The film Poltergeist
Breakthrough:Starred as Diane Freeling in the blockbuster supernatural horror film Poltergeist in 1982
10 Quick Facts About JoBeth Williams
- Full Name: JoBeth Williams
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Poltergeist
- Date of Birth: December 6, 1948
- Age: 77 years old
- Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: John Pasquin
- Specialization: Actor and Director
JoBeth Williams Age
JoBeth Williams is about 78 years old as of 2026. JoBeth Williams was born in 1948.
JoBeth Williams Height
JoBeth Williams stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches. This is approximately 170 cm.
Education
She attended Brown University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in English.
- Brown University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: English
- Period: 1970
Career & Work
JoBeth Williams' career includes acting and entertainment roles with Screen Actors Guild Foundation.
Role: Actor and Director
Period: 1974–Present
Details: United States
Organization: Screen Actors Guild Foundation
Role: President
Period: 2009–2021
Details: United States · Leadership in non-profit foundation supporting actors
Rise to Fame
JoBeth Williams rose to prominence for her role in the film Poltergeist.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Poltergeist, The Big Chill, and Kramer vs. Kramer.
- Film: Poltergeist (Diane Freeling, 1982) — Classic horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and produced by Steven Spielberg
- Film: The Big Chill (Karen Bowens, 1983) — Acclaimed ensemble comedy-drama directed by Lawrence Kasdan
- Film: Kramer vs. Kramer (Phyllis Bernard, 1979) — Feature film debut; Academy Award-winning best picture
- Film: Stitch in Time (Director, 1994) — Short film nominated for an Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award Nomination for Best Live Action Short Film — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — On Hope (as director)
- Emmy Award Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Special — Academy of Television Arts & Sciences — Adam
JoBeth Williams Family & Relationships
JoBeth Williams is married to John Pasquin. She has 2 children, Will Pasquin and Nick Pasquin.
- Children:
- Will Pasquin
- Nick Pasquin
Lesser Known Facts
- Served for over a decade as the President of the SAG-AFTRA Foundation.
Personal Information
- Full Name: JoBeth Williams
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 6, 1948
- Age: 77
- Birthday: December 6
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 7 in
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Blonde
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: John Pasquin
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- John Pasquin (Spouse • Husband (m. 1982))
- Will Pasquin (Child • Son)
- Nick Pasquin (Child • Son)
