Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1955-09-20 (Age: 71)
Place of Birth
Rutherfordton, North Carolina, USA
Betsy Brantley
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.
Filmography (24)
Kimi
2022This Man's Life
2008
The Angel Doll
2002
Double Jeopardy
1999
Rogue Trader
1999
Deep Impact
1998
Mercury Rising
1998
Washington Square
1997
Schizopolis
1997
Dad, the Angel & Me
1995
Final Appeal
1993
Flesh and Bone
1993
Shepherd on the Rock
1993
Havana
1990
