About
Actress. Born Bette Joan Henritze, her father was an electrician, her mother was a secretary, Bette studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. This led to her Broadway debut in the production "Jenny Kissed Me" (1948). Over the next four decades, she would appear in scores of wide range stage productions which included several Shakespearian plays. She distinguished herself in 1967, when she received the Obie Award for her performances in the production "The Rimers of Eldritch". She had a lengthy career in TV, as she appeared on such programs as "The Defenders", "East Side/West Side", "The Doctors and the Nurses" and "N.Y.P.D." among many others. Her film credits include the Oscar garnered "The Hospital" (1971) and "The World According to Garp" (1982).
Known for
Third WatchSeries • 1999
The DefendersSeries • 1961
New York NewsSeries • 1995
The Education of Max BickfordSeries • 2001
Taking WoodstockMovie • 2009
Far from HeavenMovie • 2002
The Object of My AffectionMovie • 1998
The World According to GarpMovie • 1982
Other People's MoneyMovie • 1991
The HospitalMovie • 1971
Brighton Beach MemoirsMovie • 1986
RageMovie • 1972