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Betsy Blair (1923–2009)

Actress

Betsy Blair was born in Cliffside, New Jersey, a child model before finding work as a chorus dancer at the early age of 15. She received her first mini-break on Broadway in "Panama Hattie" in 1940 delivering a single line, but by the next year she had copped the ingénue lead in William Saroyan's "The Beautiful People." At around the same time... See full bio »

Born:

Elizabeth Winifred Boger
in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USA

Died:

(age 85) in London, England, UK
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Filmography

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1994 Scarlett (TV mini-series)
Sister of Mercy
– Episode #1.2 (1994) … Sister of Mercy
 
1989 thirtysomething (TV series)
Marjorie Warren
– Payment Due (1989) … Marjorie Warren
– No Promises (1989) … Marjorie Warren
 
1988 Marcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair (TV movie)
Grace Simpson
 
1988 Betrayed
Gladys Simmons
 
1988 American Playhouse (TV series)
Lady McLaidlaw
– Suspicion (1988) … Lady McLaidlaw
 
1986 Descente aux enfers
Mrs. Burns
 
1986 Maggie (TV movie)
Eulene Booker
 
1986 Flight of the Spruce Goose
Helen
 
1980 Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)
Mrs. Wilbur
– Vengeance Is Mine Inc. (1980) … Mrs. Wilbur
 
1966-1979 BBC Play of the Month (TV series)
Linda / Mrs. Winemiller / Susan Stringham
– The Wings of the Dove (1979) … Susan Stringham
– Summer and Smoke (1972) … Mrs. Winemiller
– Death of a Salesman (1966) … Linda
 
1978 Gejaagd door de winst (of het A.B.C. van de moderne samenleving) (short)
Germaine
 
1975 2nd House (TV series)
Naomi
– Saul Bellow (1975) … Naomi
 
1975 Shades of Greene (TV series)
Bobbie
– The Blue Film (1975) … Bobbie
 
1973 A Delicate Balance
Edna
 
1968 Marry Me! Marry Me!
Second English Teacher
 
1965 ITV Play of the Week (TV series)
Lola Delaney
– Come Back Little Sheba (1965) … Lola Delaney
 
1962 Careless
Amalia Brentani
 
1962 All Night Long
Emily
 
1960 Silver Spoon Set
Contessa Rita Cherè
 
1960 Lies My Father Told Me
Mother
 
1958 ITV Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The Ponyman (1958)
 
1957 Il grido
Elvia
 
1957 Goodyear Playhouse (TV series)
– A Will to Live (1957)
 
1957 The Halliday Brand
Martha Halliday
 
1956 Main Street
Isabel
 
1956 Meeting in Paris
Nancy Blanding
 
1955 Othello (TV movie)
Bianca
 
1955 Marty
Clara
 
1951 Kind Lady
Ada Elcott
 
1950 The Ford Theatre Hour (TV series)
– The Married Look (1950)
 
1950 No Way Out
Telephone Operator (uncredited)
 
1950 Mystery Street
Jackie Elcott
 
1950 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
– The Luck of Guldeford (1950)
 
1950 The Philco-Goodyear Television Playhouse (TV series)
– The Charmed Circle (1950)
 
1948 The Snake Pit
Hester
 
1948 Another Part of the Forest
Birdie Bagtry
 
1947 A Double Life
Girl in Wig Shop
 
1947 The Guilt of Janet Ames
Katie
 
Show ShowSelf (7 titles)
2006 Versión española (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #8.30 (2006) … Herself
 
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (documentary)
Herself
 
2002 American Masters (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002) … Herself
 
2002 Who Is Alejandro Chomski? (documentary)
Herself
 
1978-2001 Hollywood Greats (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Gene Kelly (2001) … Herself
– Judy Garland (1978) … Herself
 
1999 Great Performances (TV series)
Herself
– The Rodgers & Hart Story: Thou Swell, Thou Witty (1999) … Herself
 
1964 Tempo (TV series)
Herself
– A Man of Runnymede (1964) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2013 Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (documentary)
Herself
 
2010 Moguls & Movie Stars: A History of Hollywood (TV mini-series documentary)
 
2010 The 82nd Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - In Memoriam
 
2010 The Orange British Academy Film Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Memorial Tribute
 
2010 XXIV Premios Anuales de la Academia (TV special)
Herself - Memorial Tribute
 
2010 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Herself - Memorial Tribute
 
2009 Cinema 3 (TV series)
 
2008 Diálogos de cine (TV movie)
Isabel
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1951). Stage Play: King Richard II. Historical drama (revival). See more »

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Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Personal Quote:

"It's ridiculous that there is such a thing as prejudice. People are frightened of something different." - regarding her blacklisting. See more »

Trivia:

Member of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival in 1980. See more »

Star Sign:

Sagittarius