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Mini Biography:
The product of a musical family, Houston-born Jobeth Williams was the... more
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Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(27 articles)
31 Days of Horror: Poltergeist (From FilmSchoolRejects. 30 October 2009, 5:00 AM, PDT)
50 Influential Scream Queens: Part 2
(From Fangoria. 27 October 2009, 10:57 PM, PDT)
Alternate Names:
Jobeth WilliamsUS TV Schedule:
| Tue. Nov. 10 | 1:00 PM | TNT | Las Vegas | The Real McCoy | #3.6 |
Filmography
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1. | Uncorked (2009) (TV) | Sophia | 2009 | - | - |
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2. | TiMER (2009) | Marion | 2009 | - | 6.0 (59) |
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3. | The Last Film Festival (completed) (2009) | Mayor | 2009 | - | - |
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4. | "Life in General" (2008) | Mary Kate Walton | 2008 | - | - |
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5. | "Dexter" (2006) | Gail (4 episodes, 2007) | 2007 | - | 9.2 (661) |
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6. | "The Nine" (2006) | Sheryl Kates (2 episodes, 2006-2007) | 2007 | - | 6.1 (972) |
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7. | Sybil (2007) (TV) | Hattie Dorsett | 2007 | - | 6.8 (340) |
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8. | In the Land of Women (2007) | Agnes Webb | 2007 | - | 6.8 (11,763) |
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9. | "Criminal Minds" (2005) | Professor Ursula Kent (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.3 (8,380) |
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10. | "Numb3rs" (2005) | Margaret Eppes (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 7.4 (5,679) |
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11. | "24" (2001) | Miriam Henderson (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 8.9 (33,633) |
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12. | "Worst Week of My Life" (2006) | Libby (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 7.2 (35) |
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13. | "Twenty Good Years" (2006) | Kate (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | 5.4 (155) |
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14. | Stroller Wars (2006) (TV) | Roberta | 2006 | - | - |
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15. | "Las Vegas" (2003) | Liz (1 episode, 2005) | 2005 | - | 7.8 (6,683) |
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16. | Crazylove (2005) | Mrs. Mayer | 2005 | - | 6.2 (214) |
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17. | Into the Fire (2005) (TV) | June Sickles | 2005 | - | 5.3 (147) |
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18. | Fever Pitch (2005) | Maureen Meeks | 2005 | - | 6.3 (15,417) |
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19. | 14 Hours (2005) (TV) | Jeanette Makins | 2005 | - | 5.7 (141) |
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20. | "Strong Medicine" (2000) | Margie (1 episode, 2004) | 2004 | - | 6.4 (388) |
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21. | "Miss Match" (2003) | Liane / Lianne, Kate's mother (3 episodes, 2003) | 2003 | - | 6.9 (591) |
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22. | "Skin" (2003) | Dr. Sara Rose (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 5.3 (108) |
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23. | "Judging Amy" (1999) | Gemma Lawnsdale (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 7.0 (1,164) |
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24. | "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" (1999) | Mrs. Rawley (1 episode, 2002) | 2002 | - | 8.6 (7,925) |
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25. | The Rose Technique (2002) | Dr. Lillian Rose | 2002 | - | 3.6 (85) |
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26. | Repossessed (2002) | Tina Martin | 2002 | - | 5.5 (70) |
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27. | Homeward Bound (2002) (TV) | Elaine Ashton | 2002 | - | 4.9 (15) |
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28. | "The Guardian" (2001) | Sarah (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.5 (713) |
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29. | The Ponder Heart (2001) (TV) | Edna Earle Ponder | 2001 | - | 5.9 (69) |
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30. | "The Norm Show" (1999) | Claire Stackhouse (1 episode, 2000) | 2000 | - | 7.4 (565) |
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31. | Trapped in a Purple Haze (2000) (TV) | Sophie Hanson | 2000 | - | 6.9 (375) |
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32. | Jackie's Back! (1999) (TV) | Jo Face (Jackie's Vocal Coach) | 1999 | - | 5.6 (292) |
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33. | It Came from the Sky (1999) (TV) | Alice Bridges | 1999 | - | 5.8 (233) |
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34. | Justice (1999/I) (TV) | Jane Newhart | 1999 | - | 4.4 (209) |
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35. | "Payne" (1999) | Constance 'Connie' Payne (unknown episodes) | 1999 | - | 5.3 (22) |
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36. | A Chance of Snow (1998) (TV) | Madeline 'Maddie Parker | 1998 | - | 6.0 (101) |
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37. | "From the Earth to the Moon" (1998) | Marge Slayton (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 8.9 (4,114) |
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38. | "Dead Man's Gun" (1997) | Marty (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 7.0 (60) |
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39. | "Stories from My Childhood" (1998) | Queen Hildegard (1 episode, 1998) | 1998 | - | 6.1 (29) |
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40. | When Danger Follows You Home (1997) | Anne Werden | 1997 | - | 5.5 (104) |
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41. | Little City (1997) | (as Jobeth Williams) Anne | 1997 | - | 5.9 (673) |
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42. | Just Write (1997) | Sidney Stone | 1997 | - | 6.0 (626) |
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43. | Jungle 2 Jungle (1997) | Dr. Patricia Cromwell | 1997 | $84.4M | 4.4 (6,504) |
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44. | Breaking Through (1996) (TV) | (as Jobeth Williams) Pam Willis | 1996 | - | 6.6 (134) |
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45. | Ruby Jean and Joe (1996) (TV) | Rose | 1996 | - | 6.6 (201) |
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46. | "The Client" (1995) | Reggie Love / Regina 'Reggie' Love (21 episodes, 1995-1996) | 1996 | - | 6.3 (94) |
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47. | A Season of Hope (1995) (TV) | Elizabeth Hackett | 1995 | - | 6.0 (24) |
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48. | "Frasier" (1993) | Madeleine / Danielle (3 episodes, 1993-1994) | 1994 | - | 8.5 (11,687) |
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49. | "Mighty Max" (1993) | Countess (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 8.1 (368) |
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50. | Voices from Within (1994) (TV) | Nancy Parkhurst | 1994 | - | 4.8 (47) |
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51. | Parallel Lives (1994) (TV) | Winnie Winslow | 1994 | - | 4.5 (178) |
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52. | Wyatt Earp (1994) | Bessie Earp | 1994 | - | 6.4 (14,217) |
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53. | "Batman" (1992) | May, June (1 episode, 1994) | 1994 | - | 9.2 (7,091) |
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54. | Final Appeal (1993) (TV) | Christine Biondi | 1993 | - | 6.3 (57) |
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55. | Chantilly Lace (1993) (TV) | Natalie | 1993 | - | 5.7 (148) |
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56. | Sex, Love and Cold Hard Cash (1993) (TV) | Sarah Gallagher | 1993 | - | 4.1 (47) |
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57. | Jonny's Golden Quest (1993) (TV) | (voice) Jade Kenyon | 1993 | - | 6.4 (36) |
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58. | Jonathan: The Boy Nobody Wanted (1992) (TV) | Ginny Moore | 1992 | - | 5.6 (52) |
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59. | "Fish Police" (1992) | Angel (6 episodes, 1992) | 1992 | - | 7.9 (89) |
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60. | Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot (1992) | Lt. Gwen Harper | 1992 | - | 3.3 (13,410) |
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61. | Me, Myself and I (1992) | Crazy/Sane Diane | 1992 | - | 5.5 (55) |
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62. | Dutch (1991) | Natalie Standish | 1991 | - | 5.8 (3,723) |
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63. | Switch (1991) | Margo Brofman | 1991 | - | 5.3 (3,137) |
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64. | Victim of Love (1991) (TV) | Tess Palmer | 1991 | - | 5.1 (209) |
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65. | Child in the Night (1990) (TV) | Dr. Hollis | 1990 | - | 6.2 (153) |
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66. | "Timeless Tales from Hallmark" (1990) | Bettina (1 episode) | 1990 | - | 6.5 (17) |
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67. | Welcome Home (1989) | Sarah | 1989 | - | 5.4 (135) |
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68. | My Name Is Bill W. (1989) (TV) | Lois 'Lo' Wilson | 1989 | - | 7.3 (431) |
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69. | Memories of Me (1988) | Lisa | 1988 | - | 5.4 (412) |
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70. | Baby M (1988) (TV) | Marybeth Whitehead | 1988 | - | 6.0 (79) |
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71. | Murder Ordained (1987) (TV) | Lorna Anderson | 1987 | - | 7.1 (122) |
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72. | Adam: His Song Continues (1986) (TV) | Reve Walsh | 1986 | - | 7.2 (48) |
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73. | Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) | (as Jobeth Williams) Diane Freeling | 1986 | - | 5.3 (5,988) |
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74. | Desert Bloom (1986) | Lily Chismore | 1986 | - | 6.4 (506) |
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75. | Kids Don't Tell (1985) (TV) | Claudia Ryan | 1985 | - | 6.1 (59) |
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76. | American Dreamer (1984) | Cathy Palmer/Rebecca Ryan | 1984 | - | 6.3 (677) |
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77. | Teachers (1984) | Lisa Hammond | 1984 | - | 5.7 (1,701) |
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78. | The Day After (1983) (TV) | Nurse Nancy Bauer | 1983 | - | 6.8 (4,882) |
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79. | Adam (1983) (TV) | Reve Walsh | 1983 | - | 7.0 (224) |
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80. | The Big Chill (1983) | Karen Bowens | 1983 | - | 7.0 (12,716) |
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81. | Endangered Species (1982) | Harriet Purdue | 1982 | - | 6.0 (326) |
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82. | Poltergeist (1982) | (as Jobeth Williams) Diane Freeling | 1982 | $122M | 7.4 (29,773) |
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83. | The Big Black Pill (1981) (TV) | Tiffany Farrenpour | 1981 | - | 5.3 (29) |
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84. | The Dogs of War (1980) | Jessie | 1980 | - | 6.2 (2,652) |
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85. | Stir Crazy (1980) | Meredith | 1980 | - | 6.6 (6,192) |
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86. | "The White Shadow" (1978) | Paula Harris (2 episodes, 1980) | 1980 | - | 7.4 (220) |
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87. | Fun and Games (1980) (TV) | Laura Weston | 1980 | - | 5.5 (6) |
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88. | Kramer vs. Kramer (1979) | (as Jobeth Williams) Phyllis Bernard | 1979 | - | 7.7 (22,413) |
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89. | The World Beyond (1978) (TV) | Marian Faber | 1978 | - | 8.0 (44) |
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90. | "The Guiding Light" (1952) | Brandy Schlooe #2 (unknown episodes, 1977-1981) | 1977 | - | 6.6 (105) |
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91. | "Somerset" (1970) | Carrie Wheeler (unknown episodes, 1975-1976) | 1975 | - | 7.4 (22) |
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92. | Feasting with Panthers (1974) (TV) | Constance Wilde | 1974 | - | 6.4 (7) |
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93. | "Jabberwocky" (1974) | JoBeth | 1974 | - | - |
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1. | 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2009) (TV) | (producer) | 2009 | - | 7.1 (21) |
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2. | 14th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2008) (TV) | (SAG producer) | 2008 | - | - |
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3. | 13th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2007) (TV) | (SAG producer) | 2007 | - | 6.8 (6) |
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4. | On Hope (1994) | (producer) | 1994 | - | 4.4 (21) |
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1. | "Night Visions" (2001) | (1 episode, 2001) | 2001 | - | 7.6 (187) |
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2. | Winona's Web (2001) | 2001 | - | - | |
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3. | Frankie & Hazel (2000) (TV) | 2000 | - | 5.8 (254) | |
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4. | On Hope (1994) | 1994 | - | 4.4 (21) | |
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1. | "Miss Match" (2003) | (1 episode, 2003) | 2003 | - | 6.9 (591) |
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1. | Silenci (2007) | (dedicated with love to) | 2007 | - | 1.2 (5) |
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1. | Chabad: To Life Telethon (2008) (TV) | Herself | 2008 | - | - |
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2. | "Today" (1952) | Herself (1 episode, 2008) | 2008 | - | 4.6 (318) |
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3. | "Entertainment Tonight" (1981) | Herself (3 episodes, 2007-2008) | 2008 | - | 3.7 (658) |
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4. | "TV Land Confidential" (2005) | Herself - interviewee (1 episode, 2007) | 2007 | - | 8.8 (12) |
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5. | "My First Time" (2006) | Herself (1 episode, 2006) | 2006 | - | - |
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6. | "The 100 Most Memorable TV Moments" (2004) | Herself | 2004 | - | 6.0 (26) |
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7. | "E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) | Herself (2 episodes, 2002-2004) | 2004 | - | - |
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8. | 101 Reasons the 90's Ruled (2004) (TV) | Herself | 2004 | - | 7.1 (22) |
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9. | "I Love the '80s" (2002) | Herself (unknown episodes) | 2002 | - | 8.7 (1,070) |
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10. | Searching for Debra Winger (2002) | Herself | 2002 | - | 6.2 (776) |
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11. | Kate Chopin: A Re-Awakening (1998) (TV) | Voice | 1998 | - | - |
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12. | The 22nd Annual People's Choice Awards (1996) (TV) | Herself | 1996 | - | - |
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13. | "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (1962) | Herself (2 episodes, 1986-1991) | 1991 | - | 8.3 (463) |
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14. | The 41st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (1989) (TV) | Herself | 1989 | - | - |
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15. | "Late Night with David Letterman" (1982) | Herself (1 episode, 1984) | 1984 | - | 8.0 (376) |
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16. | The 55th Annual Academy Awards (1983) (TV) | Herself - Co-Presenter: Short Subjects & Features | 1983 | - | 5.4 (85) |
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17. | The Making of 'Poltergeist' (1982) (TV) | (uncredited) Herself | 1982 | - | 5.3 (56) |
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2. | It Happened That Way (2004) (V) | Herself - 'Bessie Earp' |
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3. | Frasier: Analyzing the Laughter (2004) (TV) | (uncredited) Madeline Marshall |
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The Geffen Playhouse (Los Angeles) - The Quality of Life (Fall, 2007) morePublicity Listings:
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