Bette Henritze

Actress. Born Bette Joan Henritze, her father was an electrician, her mother was a secretary, Bette studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. This led to her Broadway debut in the production "Jenny Kissed Me" (1948). Over the next four decades, she would appear in scores of wide range stage productions which included several Shakespearian plays. She distinguished herself in 1967, when she received the Obie Award for her performances in the production "The Rimers of Eldritch". She had a lengthy career in TV, as she appeared on such programs as "The Defenders", "East Side/West Side", "The Doctors and the Nurses" and "N.Y.P.D." among many others. Her film credits include the Oscar garnered "The Hospital" (1971) and "The World According to Garp" (1982).

Bette Henritze is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 18 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Far from Heaven (2002), The Mind Snatchers (1972), Third Watch (1999), The Defenders (1961), The Education of Max Bickford (2001), New York News (1995), Taking Woodstock (2009), The Object of My Affection (1998). The recorded credits span 1951 to 2009, including 13 movies and 5 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.