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US Theatrical Trailer from Warner Bros.
A group of seven former college friends gather for a weekend reunion at a posh South Carolina winter house after the funeral of one of their friends.
A sexist, chauvinist pig gets his just desserts when his angry ex-girlfriends murder him and he is reincarnated as a woman.

Overview

Mini Biography:
The product of a musical family, Houston-born Jobeth Williams was the... more
Trivia:
She was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in March 2006 in Austin... more
Awards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(5 articles)
"Poltergeist" to get a director?
 (From Movie Jungle. 2 September 2008, 1:18 AM, PDT)

Poltergeist Curse Continues: Remake
 (From Ugo MovieBlog. 21 August 2008, 2:31 AM, PDT)

Alternate Names:
Jobeth Williams

Filmography

Jump to filmography as: Actress, Director, Producer, Soundtrack, Self, Archive Footage
Actress:
  1. The Last Film Festival (2009) (post-production) .... Mayor
  2. TiMER (2008) (post-production) .... Marion

  3. "Life in General" (2008) TV series .... Mary Kate Walton
  4. "Dexter" .... Gail (4 episodes, 2007)
        - That Night, a Forest Grew (2007) TV episode .... Gail
        - Dex, Lies & Videotape (2007) TV episode .... Gail
        - The Dark Defender (2007) TV episode .... Gail
        - See-Through (2007) TV episode .... Gail
  5. "The Nine" .... Sheryl Kates (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
        - Confessions (2007) TV episode .... Sheryl Kates
        - Outsiders (2006) TV episode .... Sheryl Kates
  6. Sybil (2007) (TV) .... Hattie Dorsett
  7. In the Land of Women (2007) .... Agnes Webb
  8. "Criminal Minds" .... Professor Ursula Kent (1 episode, 2006)
        - Empty Planet (2006) TV episode .... Professor Ursula Kent
  9. "Numb3rs" .... Margaret Eppes (1 episode, 2006)
    ... aka Num3ers (USA: promotional title)
        - Hot Shot (2006) TV episode .... Margaret Eppes
  10. "24" .... Miriam Henderson (1 episode, 2006)
        - Day 5: 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. (2006) TV episode .... Miriam Henderson
  11. "Twenty Good Years" .... Kate (1 episode, 2006)
        - Remember the Alimony (2006) TV episode .... Kate
  12. "Worst Week of My Life" .... Libby (1 episode, 2006)
        - Pilot (2006) TV episode .... Libby
  13. Stroller Wars (2006) (TV) .... Roberta
  14. "Las Vegas" .... Liz (1 episode, 2005)
        - The Real McCoy (2005) TV episode .... Liz
  15. Crazylove (2005) .... Mrs. Mayer
  16. Into the Fire (2005) (TV) .... June Sickles
  17. "Miss Match" .... Liane / ... (3 episodes, 2003-2005)
        - Most Hopeless Romantics (2005) TV episode .... Liane
        - Jive Turkey (2003) TV episode .... Liane
        - Pilot (2003) TV episode .... Lianne, Kate's mother
  18. Fever Pitch (2005) .... Maureen Meeks
    ... aka The Perfect Catch (Australia) (Ireland: English title) (New Zealand: English title) (Philippines: English title) (Singapore: English title) (South Africa: English title) (UK)
    ... aka Fever Pitch - Ein Mann für eine Saison (Germany: DVD box title)
    ... aka Mann für eine Saison, Ein (Germany)
  19. 14 Hours (2005) (TV) .... Jeanette Makins
  20. "Strong Medicine" .... Margie (1 episode, 2004)
        - Fractured (2004) TV episode .... Margie
  21. "Skin" .... Dr. Sara Rose (1 episode, 2003)
        - Endorsement (2003) TV episode .... Dr. Sara Rose
  22. "Judging Amy" .... Gemma Lawnsdale (1 episode, 2003)
        - Judging Eric (2003) TV episode .... Gemma Lawnsdale
  23. "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" .... Mrs. Rawley (1 episode, 2002)
    ... aka Law & Order: SVU (USA: promotional abbreviation)
    ... aka Special Victims Unit (New Zealand: English title)
        - Waste (2002) TV episode .... Mrs. Rawley
  24. The Rose Technique (2002) .... Dr. Lillian Rose
    ... aka Deranged (USA: video title)
  25. Repossessed (2002) .... Tina Martin
  26. Homeward Bound (2002) (TV) .... Elaine Ashton
  27. "The Guardian" .... Sarah (1 episode, 2001)
        - Heart (2001) TV episode .... Sarah
  28. The Ponder Heart (2001) (TV) .... Edna Earle Ponder
  29. "The Norm Show" .... Claire Stackhouse (1 episode, 2000)
    ... aka Norm (USA: new title)
        - Norm vs. Youth: Part 2 (2000) TV episode .... Claire Stackhouse
  30. Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) (TV) .... Sophie Hanson

  31. Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV) .... Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach)
    ... aka Jackie's Back: Portrait of a Diva (USA)
  32. It Came from the Sky (1999) (TV) .... Alice Bridges
    ... aka Visiteurs impromtus, Les (Canada: French title)
  33. Justice (1999/I) (TV) .... Jane Newhart
    ... aka Backlash (USA)
  34. "Payne" (1999) TV series .... Constance 'Connie' Payne (unknown episodes)
  35. A Chance of Snow (1998) (TV) .... Madeline 'Maddie Parker
  36. "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) TV mini-series .... Marge Slayton
  37. "Dead Man's Gun" .... Marty (1 episode, 1998)
        - Stagecoach Marty (1998) TV episode .... Marty
  38. "Stories from My Childhood" .... Queen Hildegard (1 episode, 1998)
    ... aka Mikhail Baryshnikov's Stories from My Childhood (USA: complete title)
        - The Wild Swans (1998) TV episode (voice) .... Queen Hildegard
  39. When Danger Follows You Home (1997) .... Anne Werden
  40. Little City (1997) .... Anne
  41. Just Write (1997) .... Sidney Stone
  42. Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) .... Dr. Patricia Cromwell
    ... aka Un Indien à New York (France)
  43. Breaking Through (1996) (TV) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Pam Willis
    ... aka After the Silence (UK)
  44. Ruby Jean and Joe (1996) (TV) .... Rose
  45. "The Client" .... Regina 'Reggie' Love (1 episode, 1996)
    ... aka John Grisham's The Client
        - The Good Samaritan (1996) TV episode .... Regina 'Reggie' Love
  46. A Season of Hope (1995) (TV) .... Elizabeth Hackett
    ... aka The Lemon Grove
  47. "Frasier" .... Madeleine / ... (3 episodes, 1993-1994)
        - Adventures in Paradise: Part 2 (1994) TV episode .... Madeleine
        - Adventures in Paradise: Part 1 (1994) TV episode .... Madeleine
        - Beloved Infidel (1993) TV episode (voice) .... Danielle
  48. "Mighty Max" .... Countess (1 episode, 1994)
        - Fly by Night (1994) TV episode (voice) .... Countess
  49. Voices from Within (1994) (TV) .... Nancy Parkhurst
    ... aka Silhouette
  50. Parallel Lives (1994) (TV) .... Winnie Winslow
  51. Wyatt Earp (1994) .... Bessie Earp
  52. "Batman" .... May, June (1 episode, 1994)
    ... aka Batman: The Animated Series (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Adventures of Batman & Robin (USA: new title)
        - Sideshow (1994) TV episode (voice) .... May, June
  53. Final Appeal (1993) (TV) .... Christine Biondi
    ... aka Ultime procès, L' (Canada: French title)
  54. Chantilly Lace (1993) (TV) .... Natalie
  55. Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993) (TV) .... Sarah Gallagher
  56. Jonny's Golden Quest (1993) (TV) (voice) .... Jade Kenyon
  57. Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted (1992) (TV) .... Ginny Moore
  58. "Fish Police" .... Angel (1 episode, 1992)
        - Beauty's Only Fin Deep (1992) TV episode (voice) .... Angel
  59. Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) .... Lt. Gwen Harper
  60. Me, Myself and I (1992) .... Crazy/Sane Diane
  61. Dutch (1991) .... Natalie Standish
    ... aka Driving Me Crazy
  62. Switch (1991) .... Margo Brofman
    ... aka Blake Edwards' Switch (USA: complete title)
  63. Victim of Love (1991) (TV) .... Tess Palmer
    ... aka Raw Heat (USA: DVD title)
  64. Child in the Night (1990) (TV) .... Dr. Hollis
    ... aka Testimone oculare (Italy)

  65. Welcome Home (1989) .... Sarah
  66. My Name Is Bill W. (1989) (TV) .... Lois 'Lo' Wilson
  67. Memories of Me (1988) .... Lisa
  68. Baby M (1988) (TV) .... Marybeth Whitehead
  69. Murder Ordained (1987) (TV) .... Lorna Anderson
  70. Adam: His Song Continues (1986) (TV) .... Reve Walsh
  71. Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Diane Freeling
    ... aka Poltergeist 2 (Australia: TV title)
    ... aka Poltergeist II (USA: short title)
  72. Desert Bloom (1986) .... Lily Chismore
  73. Kids Don't Tell (1985) (TV) .... Claudia Ryan
  74. American Dreamer (1984) .... Cathy Palmer/Rebecca Ryan
  75. Teachers (1984) .... Lisa Hammond
  76. The Day After (1983) (TV) .... Nurse Nancy Bauer
  77. Adam (1983) (TV) .... Reve Walsh
  78. The Big Chill (1983) .... Karen Bowens
  79. Endangered Species (1982) .... Harriet Purdue
  80. Poltergeist (1982) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Diane Freeling
  81. The Big Black Pill (1981) (TV) .... Tiffany Farrenpour
    ... aka Joe Dancer (USA: reissue title)
  82. The Dogs of War (1980) .... Jessie
  83. Stir Crazy (1980) .... Meredith
  84. "The White Shadow" .... Paula Harris (2 episodes, 1980)
        - Reunion: Part 2 (1980) TV episode .... Paula Harris
        - Reunion: Part 1 (1980) TV episode .... Paula Harris
  85. Fun and Games (1980) (TV) .... Laura Weston

  86. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) (as Jobeth Williams) .... Phyllis Bernard
  87. The World Beyond (1978) (TV) .... Marian Faber
    ... aka The Mud Monster (USA)
  88. "The Guiding Light" (1952) TV series .... Brandy Schlooe #2 (unknown episodes, 1977-1981)
    ... aka Guiding Light (USA: new title)
  89. "Somerset" (1970) TV series .... Carrie Wheeler (unknown episodes, 1975-1976)
    ... aka Another World: Somerset (alternative title)
    ... aka Somerset: Bay City (alternative title)
  90. Feasting with Panthers (1974) (TV) .... Constance Wilde
  91. "Jabberwocky" (1974) TV series .... JoBeth
Director:
  1. "Night Visions" (1 episode, 2001)
        - The Doghouse (2001) TV episode
  2. Winona's Web (2001)
  3. Frankie & Hazel (2000) (TV)
    ... aka Frankie & Hazel - Zwei Mädchen starten durch (Germany)

  4. On Hope (1994)
Producer:
  1. 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008) (TV) (SAG producer)
  2. 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007) (TV) (SAG producer)

  3. On Hope (1994) (producer)
Soundtrack:
  1. "Miss Match" (1 episode, 2003)
        - Jive Turkey (2003) TV episode (performer: "Promises Promises")
Self:
  1. Chabad: To Life Telethon (2008) (TV) .... Herself
  2. "Today" .... Herself (1 episode, 2008)
    ... aka NBC News Today (USA: promotional title)
    ... aka The Today Show (USA)
        - Episode dated 8 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  3. "Entertainment Tonight" .... Herself (3 episodes, 2007-2008)
    ... aka E.T. (USA: informal title)
    ... aka ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title)
    ... aka Entertainment This Week (weekend title)
    ... aka This Week in Entertainment (USA: weekend title)
        - Episode dated 8 April 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 18 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 17 January 2007 (2007) TV episode .... Herself
  4. "TV Land Confidential" .... Herself - interviewee (1 episode, 2007)
    ... aka TV Land Confidential: The Untold Stories (USA: second season title)
        - Movies (2007) TV episode (as Jobeth Williams) .... Herself - interviewee
  5. "My First Time" .... Herself (1 episode, 2006)
        - Soap Opera Starts (2006) TV episode .... Herself
  6. "The 100 Most Memorable TV Moments" (2004) TV mini-series .... Herself
  7. "E! True Hollywood Story" .... Herself (2 episodes, 2002-2004)
        - Scream Queens (2004) TV episode .... Herself
        - Curse of Poltergeist (2002) TV episode .... Herself
  8. 101 Reasons the 90's Ruled (2004) (TV) .... Herself
  9. "I Love the '80s" (2002) TV series .... Herself
  10. Searching for Debra Winger (2002) .... Herself

  11. Kate Chopin: A Re-Awakening (1998) (TV) .... Voice
  12. "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" .... Herself (2 episodes, 1986-1991)
    ... aka The Best of Carson (USA: rerun title)
        - Episode dated 7 May 1991 (1991) TV episode .... Herself
        - Episode dated 24 September 1986 (1986) TV episode .... Herself

  13. "Late Night with David Letterman" .... Herself (1 episode, 1984)
        - Episode dated 15 October 1984 (1984) TV episode .... Herself
  14. The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) (TV) .... Herself - Co-Presenter: Short Subjects & Features
  15. The Making of 'Poltergeist' (1982) (TV) (uncredited) .... Herself
Archive Footage:
  1. "Entertainment Tonight"
        - Episode dated 2 September 2008 (2008) TV episode .... Herself
  2. It Happened That Way (2004) (V) .... Herself - 'Bessie Earp'
  3. Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004) (TV) (uncredited) .... Madeline Marshall


Additional Details

Other Works:
The Geffen Playhouse (Los Angeles) - The Quality of Life (Fall, 2007) more
Publicity Listings:
2 Articles | 3 Pictorials more
Genres:
Drama | Comedy | Thriller | Crime more
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