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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- stage actor / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- New York Drama Critics' Circle Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Betty Field born?
February 8, 1916 – September 13, 1973.
Where is Betty Field from?
Betty Field is from Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Betty Field do?
Betty Field works as stage actor, film actor, television actor, actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.