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Betsy Gay

Bio: Betsy Gay (February 2, 1929 — June 13, 2025) was an American actress and yodeler, perhaps best known as Alfalfa's girlfriend Effie in the Our Gang Comedies. Gay appeared in films, television, and radio shows
Born: Sat, Feb 02 1929
Birthplace: Waterford, Connecticut, USA

Death: Fri, Jun 13 2025
Betsy Gay is 96 years old
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Poster of What's Buzzin', Cousin?
What's Buzzin', Cousin?
Betsy Gay was 14 in What's Buzzin', Cousin? as 'Saree (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 08 1943
Poster of How Spry I Am
How Spry I Am
Betsy Gay was 13 in How Spry I Am as 'Young Girl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 07 1942
Poster of Bachelor Daddy
Bachelor Daddy
Betsy Gay was 12 in Bachelor Daddy as 'Girl at Movie (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 04 1941
Poster of At the Circus
At the Circus
Betsy Gay was 10 in At the Circus as 'Circus Midget (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1939
Poster of The Zero Hour
The Zero Hour
Betsy Gay was 10 in The Zero Hour as 'Orphan (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1939
Poster of Mystery Plane
Mystery Plane
Betsy Gay was 10 in Mystery Plane as 'Young Betty Lou'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 08 1939
Poster of Came the Brawn
Came the Brawn
Betsy Gay was 9 in Came the Brawn as 'Effie, Girl Behind Darla'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 15 1938
Poster of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Betsy Gay was 9 in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer as 'Susie Harper (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 11 1938
Poster of Our Gang Follies of 1938
Our Gang Follies of 1938
Betsy Gay was 8 in Our Gang Follies of 1938 as 'Blonde Alfalfa Fangirl (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 18 1937
Poster of It Happened in Hollywood
It Happened in Hollywood
Betsy Gay was 8 in It Happened in Hollywood as 'Sis (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 1937
Poster of When You're in Love
When You're in Love
Betsy Gay was 8 in When You're in Love as 'Performing Arts Student (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 12 1937
Poster of Arbor Day
Arbor Day
Betsy Gay was 7 in Arbor Day as 'Dancing Girl'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1936
Poster of The Pinch Singer
The Pinch Singer
Betsy Gay was 6 in The Pinch Singer as 'Broadway Number Performer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 03 1936

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