Betsy Brantley
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- September 20, 1955 (age 71)
- Birthplace
- Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA
Biography
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.
Known For
Photos
Filmography
Kimi
Movie · as Kimi (voice)
This Man's Life
Movie · as Mrs. Zimmerman
Impact
Movie · as Diane Cousins
The Angel Doll
Movie · as Mary Barlow
Rogue Trader
Movie · as Brenda Granger
Double Jeopardy
Movie · as Prosecutor
Deep Impact
Movie · as Ellen Biederman
Mercury Rising
Movie · as Special Ed Teacher #2
From the Earth to the Moon
TV · as Jan Armstrong · 1 ep
Schizopolis
Movie · as Mrs. Munson
Washington Square
Movie · as Mrs. Montgomery
Second Noah
TV · as Jessie Beckett · 21 eps
Dad, the Angel & Me
Movie · as Susan Lyons
Little Lord Fauntleroy
TV · as Mrs. Errol · 6 eps
Touched by an Angel
TV · as Joanne McNabb · 1 ep
Chicago Hope
TV · as Mrs. Dano · 1 ep
Flesh and Bone
Movie · as Peg
Shepherd on the Rock
Movie · as Jean
Final Appeal
Movie · as Fran
Jack's Place
TV · 1 ep
Havana
Movie · as Diane
Dark Angel
Movie · as Diane Pallone
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
Movie · as Jessica's Performance Model
The Yob
Movie · as Vanessa
The Fourth Protocol
Movie · as Eileen McWirther
The Princess Bride
Movie · as The Mother
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found
Movie · as Jane McAllister
Tour of Duty
TV · as Dr. Jennifer Seymour · 7 eps
A Year in the Life
TV · as Cynthia · 1 ep
Beauty and the Beast
TV · as Nancy Tucker · 2 eps
Romance on the Orient Express
Movie · as Stacey
Another Country
Movie · as Julie Schofield
Sherlock Holmes
TV · as Elsie Cubitt · 1 ep
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
TV · as Elsie Cubitt · 1 ep
Five Days One Summer
Movie · as Kate
The Comic Strip Presents...
TV · as Vanessa · 1 ep
American Playhouse
TV · as Marion Castle · 1 ep
Shock Treatment
Movie · as Neely Pritt