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Betty Furness

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Elizabeth Mary Furness (January 3, 1916 – April 2, 1994) was an American actress, consumer advocate, and current affairs commentator. She began her professional career as a model before being noticed by a talent scout and being signed to a film contract in 1932 by RKO Studios
Born: Mon, Jan 03 1916
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA

Death: Sat, Apr 02 1994
Betty Furness is 78 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Defender (Studio One)
The Defender (Studio One)
Betty Furness was 41 in The Defender (Studio One) as 'Self / Commercial Spokeswoman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 25 1957
Poster of Twelve Angry Men
Twelve Angry Men
Betty Furness was 38 in Twelve Angry Men as 'Herself / Commercial Spokeswoman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 20 1954
Poster of The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus
Betty Furness was 36 in The Play of the Nativity of the Child Jesus as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 22 1952
Poster of The Kill
The Kill
Betty Furness was 36 in The Kill as 'Self - Commercial Spokeswoman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 22 1952
Poster of Ellis in Freedomland
Ellis in Freedomland
Betty Furness was 36 in Ellis in Freedomland as 'Spokeswoman for Westinghouse'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 15 1952
Poster of Pontius Pilate
Pontius Pilate
Betty Furness was 36 in Pontius Pilate
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 07 1952
Poster of The Rockingham Tea Set
The Rockingham Tea Set
Betty Furness was 34 in The Rockingham Tea Set as 'Self - Commercial Spokeswoman'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 23 1950
Poster of North of Shanghai
North of Shanghai
Betty Furness was 23 in North of Shanghai as 'Helen Warner'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 24 1939
Poster of It Can't Last Forever
It Can't Last Forever
Betty Furness was 21 in It Can't Last Forever as 'Carol Wilson'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 15 1937
Poster of The Good Old Soak
The Good Old Soak
Betty Furness was 21 in The Good Old Soak as 'Lucy Hawley'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 23 1937
Poster of Fair Warning
Fair Warning
Betty Furness was 21 in Fair Warning as 'Kate Farnham'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of They Wanted to Marry
They Wanted to Marry
Betty Furness was 21 in They Wanted to Marry as 'Sheila Hunter'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1937
Poster of Mama Steps Out
Mama Steps Out
Betty Furness was 21 in Mama Steps Out as 'Leila Cuppy'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1937
Poster of Mister Cinderella
Mister Cinderella
Betty Furness was 20 in Mister Cinderella as 'Patricia 'Pat' Randolph'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 22 1936
Poster of All American Chump
All American Chump
Betty Furness was 20 in All American Chump as 'Kitty Crane'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 16 1936
Poster of The President's Mystery
The President's Mystery
Betty Furness was 20 in The President's Mystery as 'Charlotte Brown'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 28 1936
Poster of Swing Time
Swing Time
Betty Furness was 20 in Swing Time as 'Margaret Watson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1936
Poster of Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs
Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs
Betty Furness was 20 in Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 05 1936
Poster of The Three Wise Guys
The Three Wise Guys
Betty Furness was 20 in The Three Wise Guys as 'Clarabelle Brooks'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 15 1936
Poster of Magnificent Obsession
Magnificent Obsession
Betty Furness was 19 in Magnificent Obsession as 'Joyce Hudson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 30 1935
Poster of Here Comes Cookie
Here Comes Cookie
Betty Furness was 19 in Here Comes Cookie as 'Phyllis Allen'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 10 1935
Poster of The Keeper of the Bees
The Keeper of the Bees
Betty Furness was 19 in The Keeper of the Bees as 'Molly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 14 1935
Poster of Calm Yourself
Calm Yourself
Betty Furness was 19 in Calm Yourself as 'Mary Elizabeth Allenby'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1935
Poster of McFadden´s Flats
McFadden´s Flats
Betty Furness was 19 in McFadden´s Flats as 'Molly McFadden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 12 1935
Poster of Shadow of Doubt
Shadow of Doubt
Betty Furness was 19 in Shadow of Doubt as 'Lisa'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 15 1935
Poster of The Bands Plays On
The Bands Plays On
Betty Furness was 18 in The Bands Plays On as 'Kitty O'Brien'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 21 1934
Poster of A Wicked Woman
A Wicked Woman
Betty Furness was 18 in A Wicked Woman as 'Yancey Stroud, aka Yancey Trice'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1934
Poster of Dangerous Corner
Dangerous Corner
Betty Furness was 18 in Dangerous Corner as 'Mrs. Betty Whitehouse'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 04 1934
Poster of Gridiron Flash
Gridiron Flash
Betty Furness was 18 in Gridiron Flash as 'Jane Thurston'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 06 1934
Poster of The Life of Vergie Winters
The Life of Vergie Winters
Betty Furness was 18 in The Life of Vergie Winters as 'Joan Shadwell'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 14 1934
Poster of Beggars in Ermine
Beggars in Ermine
Betty Furness was 18 in Beggars in Ermine as 'Joyce Dawson'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 21 1934
Poster of Let's Fall in Love
Let's Fall in Love
Betty Furness was 17 in Let's Fall in Love as 'Linda'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 26 1933
Poster of Flying Down to Rio
Flying Down to Rio
Betty Furness was 17 in Flying Down to Rio as 'Belinha's Friend (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 22 1933
Poster of Ace of Aces
Ace of Aces
Betty Furness was 17 in Ace of Aces as 'Card Playing Party Guest (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1933
Poster of Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men
Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men
Betty Furness was 17 in Aggie Appleby, Maker of Men as 'Evangeline'.
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 18 1933
Poster of Midshipman Jack
Midshipman Jack
Betty Furness was 17 in Midshipman Jack as 'Ruth Rogers'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 22 1933
Poster of Headline Shooter
Headline Shooter
Betty Furness was 17 in Headline Shooter as 'Miss Saunders'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 1933
Poster of Emergency Call
Emergency Call
Betty Furness was 17 in Emergency Call as 'Alice Averill'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 24 1933
Poster of Cross Fire
Cross Fire
Betty Furness was 17 in Cross Fire as 'Pat "Mike" Plummer'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1933
Poster of Scarlet River
Scarlet River
Betty Furness was 17 in Scarlet River as 'Babe Jewel'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1933
Poster of The Great Jasper
The Great Jasper
Betty Furness was 17 in The Great Jasper as 'Sylvia Bradfield'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 03 1933
Poster of Lucky Devils
Lucky Devils
Betty Furness was 17 in Lucky Devils as 'Ginger'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 03 1933
Poster of Renegades of the West
Renegades of the West
Betty Furness was 16 in Renegades of the West as 'Mary Fawcett'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 25 1932

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 Climax!
Climax!
Betty Furness was 38+ in Climax! as 'Beth Jaynes, Ann Kilgore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Betty Furness was 34+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Maggie Watson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Betty Furness was 34+ in Your Show of Shows as 'Herself'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Betty Furness was 34+ in What's My Line? as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of Studio One
Studio One
Betty Furness was 32+ in Studio One as 'Coral, Princess Livitski, Self - Commercial Spokeswoman'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 07 1948
Poster of The Philco Television Playhouse
The Philco Television Playhouse
Betty Furness was 32+ in The Philco Television Playhouse
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 03 1948