Portrait of Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Bio: Betty Garrett (May 23, 1919 - February 12, 2011) was an American actress, comedian, singer and dancer, who starred in several Hollywood musicals and stage roles. She was at the top of her game when the Communist scare in the 1950s brought her career to a screeching, ugly halt
Born: Fri, May 23 1919
Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, USA

Death: Sat, Feb 12 2011
Betty Garrett is 91 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
Betty Garrett would have been no older than
91 in Carol Channing: Larger Than Life
as 'Self'.
Fri, Jan 20 2012
Poster of Troupers
Troupers
Betty Garrett would have been no older than
91 in Troupers
Wed, Jun 01 2011
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
Betty Garrett was
90 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
as '(archive footage)'.
Thu, Dec 31 2009
Poster of Dark and Stormy Night
Dark and Stormy Night
Betty Garrett was
90 in Dark and Stormy Night
as 'Mrs. Hausenstout'.
Sat, Oct 10 2009
Poster of Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical
Betty Garrett was
88 in Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1920s: The Dawn of the Hollywood Musical
as 'Self'.
Thu, Jan 10 2008
Poster of Trail of the Screaming Forehead
Trail of the Screaming Forehead
Betty Garrett was
88 in Trail of the Screaming Forehead
as 'Mrs. Cuttle'.
Fri, Jun 08 2007
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Betty Garrett was
83 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
as 'Self'.
Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
Betty Garrett was
83 in Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer
as 'Self'.
Tue, Sep 24 2002
Poster of Frank Sinatra Memorial
Frank Sinatra Memorial
Betty Garrett was
80 in Frank Sinatra Memorial
as 'Self'.
Tue, May 16 2000
Poster of The Long Way Home
The Long Way Home
Betty Garrett was
78 in The Long Way Home
as 'Veronica'.
Sun, Mar 01 1998
Poster of Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
Betty Garrett was
77 in Jack Lemmon: America's Everyman
as 'Self'.
Mon, Nov 25 1996
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Betty Garrett was
75 in That's Entertainment! III
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of That's Dancing!
That's Dancing!
Betty Garrett was
65 in That's Dancing!
as 'Ruth Sherwood (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jan 18 1985
Poster of All the Way Home
All the Way Home
Betty Garrett was
62 in All the Way Home
as 'Catherine'.
Mon, Dec 21 1981
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Betty Garrett was
55 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Betty Garrett was
52 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of The Shadow on the Window
The Shadow on the Window
Betty Garrett was
37 in The Shadow on the Window
as 'Linda Atlas'.
Wed, Mar 06 1957
Poster of My Sister Eileen
My Sister Eileen
Betty Garrett was
36 in My Sister Eileen
as 'Ruth Sherwood'.
Thu, Sep 22 1955
Poster of The Costume Designer
The Costume Designer
Betty Garrett was
31 in The Costume Designer
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 13 1950
Poster of On the Town
On the Town
Betty Garrett was
30 in On the Town
as 'Brunhilde Esterhazy'.
Thu, Dec 08 1949
Poster of Neptune's Daughter
Neptune's Daughter
Betty Garrett was
30 in Neptune's Daughter
as 'Betty Barrett'.
Fri, Jun 10 1949
Poster of Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Betty Garrett was
29 in Take Me Out to the Ball Game
as 'Shirley Delwyn'.
Wed, Mar 09 1949
Poster of Words and Music
Words and Music
Betty Garrett was
29 in Words and Music
as 'Peggy Lorgan McNeil'.
Fri, Dec 31 1948
Poster of Big City
Big City
Betty Garrett was
28 in Big City
as 'Shoo Shoo Grady'.
Thu, Mar 25 1948

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Grey's Anatomy
Grey's Anatomy
Betty Garrett was
85+ in Grey's Anatomy
as 'Eleanor'.
First Air Date
Sun, Mar 27 2005
Poster of Boston Public
Boston Public
Betty Garrett was
81+ in Boston Public
as 'Miriam Guber'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 23 2000
Poster of Becker
Becker
Betty Garrett was
79+ in Becker
as 'Mrs. Firth'.
First Air Date
Mon, Nov 02 1998
Poster of Union Square
Union Square
Betty Garrett was
78+ in Union Square
as 'Agnes'.
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Thu, Sep 25 1997
Poster of Townies
Townies
Betty Garrett was
77+ in Townies
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 18 1996
Poster of The Good Life
The Good Life
Betty Garrett was
74+ in The Good Life
as 'Phyllis'.
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Sun, Jan 30 1994
Poster of Blacke's Magic
Blacke's Magic
Betty Garrett was
66+ in Blacke's Magic
First Air Date
Sun, Jan 05 1986
Poster of The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Betty Garrett was
66+ in The Golden Girls
as 'Sarah'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1985
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Betty Garrett was
65+ in Murder, She Wrote
as 'Kit Parkins, Martha Neilson'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Mr. Merlin
Mr. Merlin
Betty Garrett was
62+ in Mr. Merlin
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 07 1981
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Betty Garrett was
58+ in The Love Boat
as 'Martha McCoy'.
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Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Laverne & Shirley
Laverne & Shirley
Betty Garrett was
56+ in Laverne & Shirley
as 'Edna Babish'.
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Tue, Jan 27 1976
Poster of Dinah!
Dinah!
Betty Garrett was
55+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Betty Garrett was
51+ in Great Performances
as 'Mary Hallen'.
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Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of All in the Family
All in the Family
Betty Garrett was
51+ in All in the Family
as 'Irene Lorenzo'.
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Tue, Jan 12 1971
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Betty Garrett was
44+ in The Fugitive
as 'Margaret Ruskin'.
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Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Betty Garrett was
43+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Betty Garrett was
37+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Betty Garrett was
31+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950