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Betsy Brantley

Betsy Brantley

Birthday: 1955-09-20 | Place of Birth: 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 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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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2002
The Angel Doll

as    Mary Barlow

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

1993
Final Appeal

as    Fran

1990
Havana

as    Diane

1990
Dark Angel

as    Diane Pallone

1988
Who Framed Roger Rabbit

as    Jessica's Performance Model

1987
Dreams Lost, Dreams Found

as    Jane McAllister

1985
1982
Five Days One Summer

as    Kate