Betsy Brantley
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
Credits
- 2022 · Kimi as Kimi (voice)
- 2008 · This Man's Life as Mrs. Zimmerman
- 2002 · The Angel Doll as Mary Barlow
- 1999 · Double Jeopardy as Prosecutor
- 1999 · Rogue Trader as Brenda Granger
- 1998 · Deep Impact as Ellen Biederman
- 1998 · From the Earth to the Moon as Jan Armstrong
- 1998 · Mercury Rising as Special Ed Teacher #2
- 1997 · Washington Square as Mrs. Montgomery
- 1997 · Schizopolis as Mrs. Munson
- 1996 · Second Noah as Jessie Beckett
- 1995 · Little Lord Fauntleroy as Mrs. Errol
- 1995 · Dad, the Angel & Me as Susan Lyons
- 1994 · Touched by an Angel as Joanne McNabb
- 1994 · Chicago Hope as Mrs. Dano
- 1993 · Final Appeal as Fran
- 1993 · Flesh and Bone as Peg
- 1993 · Shepherd on the Rock as Jean
- 1992 · Jack's Place as
- 1990 · Havana as Diane
- 1990 · Dark Angel as Diane Pallone
- 1988 · Who Framed Roger Rabbit as Jessica's Performance Model
- 1988 · The Yob as Vanessa
- 1987 · The Princess Bride as The Mother
- 1987 · Beauty and the Beast as Nancy Tucker
- 1987 · Tour of Duty as Dr. Jennifer Seymour
- 1987 · A Year in the Life as Cynthia
- 1987 · Dreams Lost, Dreams Found as Jane McAllister
- 1987 · The Fourth Protocol as Eileen McWirther
- 1985 · Romance on the Orient Express as Stacey
- 1984 · Another Country as Julie Schofield
- 1984 · Sherlock Holmes as Elsie Cubitt
- 1982 · Five Days One Summer as Kate
- 1982 · The Comic Strip Presents... as Vanessa
- 1981 · Shock Treatment as Neely Pritt