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Betty Farrington
Actor
Born May 14, 1898Died February 3, 1989 (90 years)
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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.
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.
Filmography
| 1958 | Rescue 8 (TV Series) · as Mrs. Livingston |
| 1957 | Perry Mason (TV Series) · as Housekeeper |
| 1956 | |
| 1955 | Crossroads (1955) (TV Series) · as Middle-Aged Woman |
| 1955 | Sergeant Preston of the Yukon (TV Series) · as Ma Greenwood |
| 1954 | The Student Prince · as Nurse |
| 1953 | The Band Wagon · as Fitter |
| 1953 | Sweethearts on Parade · as Mother |
| 1952 | Cavalcade of America (TV Series) · as Mrs. Peterson |
| 1952 | The Girl in White · as Customer |
| 1952 | The Fabulous Senorita · as Janitress |
| 1952 | Rebound (TV Series) · as Cast |
| 1951 | Too Young to Kiss · as Woman (uncredited) |
| 1951 | The Law and the Lady · as Miss Belpayasa |
| 1950 | Two Weeks with Love · as Customer |
| 1950 | Dial 1119 · as Pedestrian |
| 1950 | Father of the Bride · as Wedding Guest (uncredited) |
| 1949 | Samson and Delilah · as Cast |
| 1947 | Unconquered · as Villager |
| 1947 | Driftwood · as Clerk |
| 1947 | My Favorite Brunette · as Matron (uncredited) |
| 1947 | California · as Cast |
| 1946 | Nocturne · as Woman |
| 1946 | |
| 1946 | To Each His Own · as Customer |
| 1946 | Miss Susie Slagle's · as Nurse |
| 1945 | George White's Scandals · as Buxom Woman |
| 1945 | The Dolly Sisters · as Mrs. Smith |
| 1945 | Duffy's Tavern · as Woman With Baby |
| 1945 | You Came Along · as Hotel Clerk |
| 1944 | The Hitler Gang · as Woman In Audience |
| 1944 | And Now Tomorrow · as Mrs. Blodgett |
| 1944 | Our Hearts Were Young and Gay · as Woman (uncredited) |
| 1944 | The Uninvited · as Carmel's Ghost |
| 1944 | Henry Aldrich's Little Secret · as Welfare Board Member |
| 1944 | Double Indemnity · as Dietrichsons' Maid Nettie (uncredited) |
| 1944 | Henry Aldrich Plays Cupid · as Teacher |
| 1944 | The Fighting Sullivans · as Mrs. Griffin |
| 1943 | True to Life · as Mrs. Barkow (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Thank Your Lucky Stars · as Assistant Chef (uncredited) |
| 1943 | Henry Aldrich Gets Glamour · as Miss Goodhue |
| 1943 | Hangmen Also Die! · as Heavyset Woman |
| 1943 | Young and Willing · as Minor Role |
| 1942 | My Heart Belongs to Daddy · as Cook |
| 1942 | My Favorite Blonde · as Mother At Meeting |
| 1942 | Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch · as Mrs. Prescott |
| 1942 | This Gun for Hire · as Woman On Bridge (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Shadows on the Sage · as Townswoman With Babies |
| 1942 | Night in New Orleans · as Elevator Passenger (uncredited) |
| 1942 | Stardust on the Sage · as Mrs. Haskins |
| 1942 | Take a Letter, Darling · as Francesco's Fitter |
| 1942 | Home in Wyomin' · as Female Fan |
| 1941 | Pacific Blackout · as Dance Club Woman |
| 1941 | Birth of the Blues · as Woman In Theater |
| 1941 | |
| 1941 | Dr. Kildare's Wedding Day · as Mrs. Lewis - Rehearsal Pianist |
| 1941 | Whistling in the Dark · as Mrs. Moriarity |
| 1941 | The Lady Eve · as Mother On Ship (uncredited) |
| 1941 | Footsteps in the Dark · as Mrs. Jenkins |
| 1941 | The Trial of Mary Dugan · as Spectator |
| 1941 | The Wild Man of Borneo · as Little Lady Buying Soap |
| 1940 | The Saint in Palm Springs · as Hotel Guest |
| 1940 | Life with Henry · as Minor Role |
| 1940 | Ride, Tenderfoot, Ride · as Rancher's Wife |
| 1940 | The Great McGinty · as Bit Role (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Money and the Woman · as Mrs. Slocum, Depositor (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Stranger on the Third Floor · as Woman Wanting Seat At Lunch Counter (uncredited) |
| 1940 | Women in War · as Nurse |
| 1940 | Dark Command · as Townswoman |
| 1939 | Four Wives · as Nurse (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Joe and Ethel Turp Call on the President · as Mrs. Smith |
| 1939 | Let Us Live · as Mother Juror (uncredited) |
| 1939 | Made for Each Other · as Hospital Cashier (uncredited) |
| 1938 | You Can't Take It with You · as Neighbor (uncredited) |
| 1938 | Accidents Will Happen · as Sadie - Gang Member |
| 1937 | Hollywood Hotel · as Woman Onlooker |
| 1937 | Missing Witnesses · as Minor Role (uncredited) |
| 1937 | Life Begins with Love · as Mother |
| 1936 | Sing Me a Love Song · as Customer |
| 1936 | Theodora Goes Wild · as Townswoman (uncredited) |
| 1936 | The Man Who Lived Twice · as Head Matron |
| 1936 | The King Steps Out · as Minor Role |
| 1936 | Florida Special · as Prunella, At The Bar |
| 1936 | The Moon's Our Home · as Minor Role |
| 1936 | The Trail of the Lonesome Pine · as Louisville Teacher |
| 1935 | Metropolitan · as Wardrobe Woman |
| 1935 | Bad Boy · as Wife |
| 1935 | Grand Exit · as Jail Matron |
| 1935 | The Florentine Dagger · as Frieda (uncredited) |
| 1935 | Under Pressure · as Minor Role |
| 1935 | Maybe It's Love · as Second Complaining Wife (uncredited) |
| 1934 | One Hour Late · as Miss Jones |
| 1934 | Down to Their Last Yacht · as Mrs. Weems (uncredited) |
| 1934 | Friends of Mr. Sweeney · as Chocolate Malt And Chocolate Éclair Diner |
| 1934 | Merry Wives of Reno · as Mrs. Derwent |
| 1932 | Man Wanted · as New Secretary (uncredited) |
| 1932 | Play Girl · as Mrs. Braddock |