Betsy Brantley

Acting

Born September 20, 1955, 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.

Filmography

• 2022Kimi — Kimi (voice)
• 2008This Man's Life — Mrs. Zimmerman
• 2003Impact — Diane Cousins
• 2002The Angel Doll — Mary Barlow
• 1999Double Jeopardy — Prosecutor
• 1999Rogue Trader — Brenda Granger
• 1998Deep Impact — Ellen Biederman
• From the Earth to the Moon — Jan Armstrong
• 1998Mercury Rising — Special Ed Teacher #2
• 1997Schizopolis — Mrs. Munson
• 1997Washington Square — Mrs. Montgomery
• Second Noah — Jessie Beckett
• 1995Dad, the Angel & Me — Susan Lyons
• Little Lord Fauntleroy — Mrs. Errol
• Chicago Hope — Mrs. Dano
• Touched by an Angel — Joanne McNabb
• 1993Final Appeal — Fran
• 1993Flesh and Bone — Peg
• 1993Shepherd on the Rock — Jean
• Jack's Place
• 1990Dark Angel — Diane Pallone
• 1990Havana — Diane
• 1988The Yob — Vanessa
• 1988Who Framed Roger Rabbit — Jessica's Performance Model
• A Year in the Life — Cynthia
• Beauty and the Beast — Nancy Tucker
• 1987Dreams Lost, Dreams Found — Jane McAllister
• 1987The Fourth Protocol — Eileen McWirther
• 1987The Princess Bride — The Mother
• Tour of Duty — Dr. Jennifer Seymour
• 1985Romance on the Orient Express — Stacey
• 1984Another Country — Julie Schofield
• Sherlock Holmes — Elsie Cubitt
• The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — Elsie Cubitt
• American Playhouse — Marion Castle
• 1982Five Days One Summer — Kate
• The Comic Strip Presents... — Vanessa
• 1981Shock Treatment — Neely Pritt