Betsy Blair
Betsy Blair -December 11, 1923 – March 13, 2009) was an American actress of film and stage, long based in London. Blair pursued a career in entertainment from the age of eight, and as a child worked as an amateur dancer, performed on radio, and worked as a model, before joining the chorus of Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe in 1940. There she met Gene Kelly. They were married the following year, when she was seventeen years old. The couple divorced sixteen years later, in 1957. After work in the theatre, Blair began her film career playing supporting roles in films such as A Double Life (1947) and Another Part of the Forest (1948). Her interest in Marxism led to an investigation by the House Un-American Activities Committee and Blair was blacklisted for some time, but resumed her career with a critically acclaimed performance in Marty (1955), winning a BAFTA Award and a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She continued her career with regular theatre, film and television work until the mid 1990s.
Filmography (36 titles)
7.0MovieBroadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Self · 2003
7.8MovieGene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Self · 2002
6.6ShowScarlett
Sister of Mercy · 1994
9.0MovieMarcus Welby, M.D.: A Holiday Affair
Grace Simpson · 1988
6.1MovieBetrayed
Gladys Simmons · 1988
6.3Showthirtysomething
1987
6.7MovieSuspicion
Lady McLaidlaw · 1987
4.9MovieDescent Into Hell
Mrs. Burns · 1986
MovieMaggie
Eulene Booker · 1986
8.0MovieFlight of the Spruce Goose
Helen · 1986
6.6ShowAmerican Playhouse
Lady McLaidlaw · 1982
6.8ShowTales of the Unexpected
Mrs Wilbur · 1979
8.5ShowShades of Greene
Bobbie · 1975
6.2MovieA Delicate Balance
Edna · 1973
6.1ShowGreat Performances
Self · 1971
MovieDe Bom (of het wanhoopskomitee)
Vrouw van garagist · 1969
5.7MovieMarry Me! Marry Me!
Second English Teacher · 1968
MovieDeath of a Salesman
Linda · 1966
5.3ShowBBC Play of the Month
Linda · 1965
7.4MovieCareless
Amalia Brentani · 1962
6.8MovieAll Night Long
Emily · 1962
6.6MovieThe Dolphins
Contessa Rita Cherè · 1960
Lies My Father Told Me
Mother · 1960
7.5MovieIl Grido
Elvia · 1957
6.2MovieThe Halliday Brand
Martha Halliday · 1957
6.3MovieMain Street
Isabel · 1956
4.5MovieMeeting in Paris
Nancy Blanding · 1956
7.5MovieMarty
Clara Snyder · 1955
7.0MovieKind Lady
Ada Elcott · 1951
6.9MovieNo Way Out
Telephone Operator (uncredited) · 1950