Betsy Blair (1923–2009) |
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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, she...
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Born:in Cliffside Park, New Jersey, USADied:(age 85) in London, England, UK |
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Actress (39 credits)
Actress (39 credits)
1989
Thirtysomething
(TV Series)
Marjorie Warren
Marjorie Warren
- Payment Due
(1989)
... Marjorie Warren
- No Promises
(1989)
... Marjorie Warren
1980
Tales of the Unexpected
(TV Series)
Mrs. Wilbur
Mrs. Wilbur
- Vengeance Is Mine Inc.
(1980)
... Mrs. Wilbur
1966-1979
BBC Play of the Month
(TV Series)
Susan Stringham / Mrs. Winemiller / Linda
Susan Stringham / Mrs. Winemiller / Linda
- The Wings of the Dove
(1979)
... Susan Stringham
- Summer and Smoke
(1972)
... Mrs. Winemiller
- Death of a Salesman
(1966)
... Linda
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Self (8 credits)
Self (8 credits)
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Archive footage (9 credits)
Archive footage (9 credits)
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Stage Play: King Richard II. Historical drama (revival). See more »Height:
5' 6" (1.68 m)
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"It's ridiculous that there is such a thing as prejudice. People are frightened of something different." - regarding her blacklisting. See more »Trivia:
Blacklisted because of her left-wing sympathies, although she never actually joined the Communist Party. She wanted to join, but the Party decided that she was more useful as the wife of "liberal, progressive" Gene Kelly. Nonetheless, she was blacklisted despite an Academy Award nomination for Marty (1955). She later transplanted herself to England for a long period. Played Polly Draper's ... See more »Star Sign:
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