Betty Garrett
Dancer, Musical Artist
1919 – 2011
Who was Betty Garrett?
Betty Garrett was an American actress, comedienne, singer and dancer who originally performed on Broadway before being signed to a film contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. While there, she appeared in several musical films before returning to Broadway and making guest appearances on several television series.
Later, she became known for the roles she played in two prominent 1970s sitcoms: Archie Bunker's liberal neighbor Irene Lorenzo in All in the Family and landlady Edna Babish in Laverne & Shirley.
In later years, Garrett appeared in television series such as Grey's Anatomy, Boston Public and Becker as well as in several Broadway plays and revivals.
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- Born
- May 23, 1919
Saint Joseph - Also known as
- Garrett, Betty
- Parents
- Spouses
- Larry Parks
(1944/09/08 - 1975/04/13)
- Larry Parks
- Children
- Religion
- Methodism
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Annie Wright School
- Neighborhood Playhouse
- Died
- Feb 12, 2011
Los Angeles - Resting place
- Sandy Mount United Methodist Church Cemetery
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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