Betty Farrington

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Betty Farrington (May 14, 1898 – February 3, 1989) was an American character actress active from the 1920s through 1960. Born in Missouri's largest city, Kansas City, Betty Farrington would play mostly supporting and minor roles during her career, although she would occasionally be given a featured or leading part, appearing in almost 100 films during her career. Some of the more notable films she appeared in include: Preston Sturges' The Lady Eve (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda; 1942's My Favorite Blonde and 1947's My Favorite Brunette, both starring Bob Hope; the classic film noir Double Indemnity (1944), starring Fred MacMurray, Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson; 1944's The Uninvited, starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey; Cecil B. Demille's Unconquered (1948), starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard; the epic Samson and Delilah (1950), with Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr in the title roles; Father of the Bride (1950), directed by Vincente Minnelli, and starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor; and Minnelli's 1953 The Band Wagon, starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. Her final big screen appearance would be in 1956's The Fastest Gun Alive, starring Glenn Ford. Farrington would make guest appearances on several television shows in the late 1950s, including Sergeant Preston of the Yukon and Perry Mason. She died in San Diego three-and-a-half months before her 91st birthday.

Most Known For

Double Indemnity

as Dietrichsons' Maid Nettie (uncredited)

You Can't Take It with You

as Neighbor (uncredited)

Man Wanted

as New Secretary (Uncredited)

Father of the Bride

as Wedding Guest (uncredited)

This Gun for Hire

as Woman on Bridge (uncredited)

My Favorite Brunette

as Matron (uncredited)

The Lady Eve

as Mother on Ship (uncredited)

Stranger on the Third Floor

as Woman Wanting Seat at Lunch Counter (uncredited)

Dark Command

as Townswoman

The Fastest Gun Alive

The Virginian

Made for Each Other

as Hospital Cashier (uncredited)

Four Wives

as Nurse (uncredited)

The Great McGinty

as Bit Role (uncredited)

Thank Your Lucky Stars

as Assistant Chef (uncredited)

Nocturne

as Woman (uncredited)

Let Us Live

as Mother Juror (uncredited)

Too Young to Kiss

as Woman (uncredited)

The Florentine Dagger

as Frieda (uncredited)

Florida Special

as Prunella, at the Bar (uncredited)