Betsy Brantley
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.
Acting
Movie
Who Framed Roger Rabbit
as Jessica's Performance Model
1988
Movie
The Princess Bride
as The Mother
1987
Movie
Deep Impact
as Ellen Biederman
1998
Movie
Mercury Rising
as Special Ed Teacher #2
1998
Movie
Double Jeopardy
as Prosecutor
1999
Movie
Kimi
as Kimi (voice)
2022
Movie
Dark Angel
as Diane Pallone
1990
TV
Beauty and the Beast
as Nancy Tucker
1987
TV
Sherlock Holmes
as Elsie Cubitt
1984
Movie
The Fourth Protocol
as Eileen McWirther
1987
TV
Touched by an Angel
as Joanne McNabb
1994
TV
Tour of Duty
as Dr. Jennifer Seymour
1987
Movie
Another Country
as Julie Schofield
1984
Movie
Havana
as Diane
1990
Movie
Rogue Trader
as Brenda Granger
1999
TV
From the Earth to the Moon
as Jan Armstrong
1998
Movie
Schizopolis
as Mrs. Munson
1997
Movie
Shock Treatment
as Neely Pritt
1981
Movie
Flesh and Bone
as Peg
1993
TV
Chicago Hope
as Mrs. Dano
1994
Movie
Washington Square
as Mrs. Montgomery
1997
Movie
Five Days One Summer
as Kate
1982
TV
The Comic Strip Presents...
as Vanessa
1982
Movie
Romance on the Orient Express
as Stacey
1985