Bette Henritze

Biography

Actress. Born Bette Joan Henritze, her father was an electrician, her mother was a secretary, Bette studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. This led to her Broadway debut in the production "Jenny Kissed Me" (1948). Over the next four decades, she would appear in scores of wide range stage productions which included several Shakespearian plays. She distinguished herself in 1967, when she received the Obie Award for her performances in the production "The Rimers of Eldritch". She had a lengthy career in TV, as she appeared on such programs as "The Defenders", "East Side/West Side", "The Doctors and the Nurses" and "N.Y.P.D." among many others. Her film credits include the Oscar garnered "The Hospital" (1971) and "The World According to Garp" (1982).

Movies & TV Shows

1. Far from Heaven (2002) — Mrs. Leacock
2. Taking Woodstock (2009) — Annie
3. The World According to Garp (1982) — Woman Candidate
4. The Object of My Affection (1998) — Mrs. Skinner
5. Third Watch (1999) — Mrs. Wilkins
6. Other People's Money (1991) — Emma
7. The Hospital (1971) — Operating Room Nurse
8. Brighton Beach Memoirs (1986) — Mrs. Murphy
9. Rage (1972) — Sarah Parker
10. The Mind Snatchers (1972) — Anna Kraus
11. Judy Berlin (1999) — Dolores Engler
12. The Defenders (1961) — Katie Malloy
13. Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951)
14. Much Ado About Nothing (1973) — Ursula
15. The Education of Max Bickford (2001) — Mrs. Moncreve
16. The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood (1965) — Mother
17. Magical Make-Over (1994) — Mrs. Gorniki
18. New York News (1995)