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Betsy Brantley
Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA
Betsy Brantley (born Elizabeth Jeanne Brantley; September 20, 1955) is an American actress from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, known for her prolific work across European cinema a…
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Betsy Brantley (born Elizabeth Jeanne Brantley; September 20, 1955) is an American actress from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, known for her prolific work across European cinema and American television. After moving to the United Kingdom to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama, she was discovered for her film debut opposite Sean Connery in "Five Days One Summer". Her international career continued with notable roles in the cult classic "Shock Treatment" as Neely Pritt, the thriller "The Fourth Protocol" alongside Pierce Brosnan, and a memorable turn as the body double for Jessica Rabbit in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?". On the small screen, she is widely recognized for her series regular roles as Dr. Jennifer Seymour in "Tour of Duty" and Jesse Beckett, a veterinarian and mother of eight, in "Second Noah". Her diverse filmography also includes the action film "Dark Angel" (released as "I Come in Peace" in the U.S.), a cameo in "Double Jeopardy", and a performance as Elsie Cubitt in the Granada Television production of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". The older sister of producer and screenwriter Duncan Brantley, she was previously married to filmmaker Steven Soderbergh and actor Simon Dutton.
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2022
Kimi
Movie Kimi (voice)
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2008
This Man's Life
Movie Mrs. Zimmerman
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2003
Impact
Movie Diane Cousins
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2002
The Angel Doll
Movie Mary Barlow
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1999
Double Jeopardy
Movie Prosecutor
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1999
Rogue Trader
Movie Brenda Granger
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1998
Deep Impact
Movie Ellen Biederman
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1998
From the Earth to the Moon
TV show Jan Armstrong
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1998
Mercury Rising
Movie Special Ed Teacher #2
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1997
Washington Square
Movie Mrs. Montgomery
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1997
Schizopolis
Movie Mrs. Munson
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1996
Second Noah
TV show Jessie Beckett
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1995
Dad, the Angel & Me
Movie Susan Lyons
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1995
Little Lord Fauntleroy
TV show Mrs. Errol
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1994
Touched by an Angel
TV show Joanne McNabb
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1994
Chicago Hope
TV show Mrs. Dano
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1993
Final Appeal
Movie Fran
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1993
Flesh and Bone
Movie Peg
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1993
Shepherd on the Rock
Movie Jean
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1992
Jack's Place
TV show
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1990
Havana
Movie Diane
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1990
Dark Angel
Movie Diane Pallone
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1988
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Movie Jessica's Performance Model
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1988
The Yob
Movie Vanessa
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1987
The Princess Bride
Movie The Mother
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1987
Beauty and the Beast
TV show Nancy Tucker
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1987
Tour of Duty
TV show Dr. Jennifer Seymour
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1987
A Year in the Life
TV show Cynthia
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1987
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found
Movie Jane McAllister
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1987
The Fourth Protocol
Movie Eileen McWirther
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1985
Romance on the Orient Express
Movie Stacey
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1984
Another Country
Movie Julie Schofield
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1984
Sherlock Holmes
TV show Elsie Cubitt
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1984
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
TV show Elsie Cubitt
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1982
Five Days One Summer
Movie Kate
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1982
The Comic Strip Presents...
TV show Vanessa
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1982
American Playhouse
TV show Marion Castle
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1981
Shock Treatment
Movie Neely Pritt
