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Born on February 8, 1916, Betty Field was from Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Betty Field was listed as a stage actor, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on September 13, 1973, at the age of 57. Listed accolades include New York Drama Critics' Circle Award.
My Take
Betty Field is the kind of performer I genuinely admire: a true craftsperson who moved fluently between stage, film, and television. Born in Boston in 1916, she earned a New York Drama Critics' Circle Award, which tells me she was valued for her acting rather than just her looks. I imagine her as an actress who poured herself into the role instead of chasing star glamour. Excelling on both the stage and the screen is harder than it sounds, and few manage it convincingly. She died in 1973, but that combination of quiet substance and range is exactly what wins me over.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Betty Field
- Name (Japanese)
- ベティ・フィールド
- Reading
- べてぃ・ふぃーるど
- Born
- February 8, 1916 – September 13, 1973
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dragon
- Origin
- Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Betty Field born?
Born February 8, 1916.
When did Betty Field die?
Died September 13, 1973, aged 57.
Where was Betty Field from?
Betty Field was from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What did Betty Field do?
Betty Field worked as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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