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Born:
1912-05-23

Birthplace:
Brondesbury, London, England, UK

Credits:
13 Total Roles

Betty Astell

Acting

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Biography

From Wikipedia

Betty Astell (23 May 1912 – 26 July 2005) was an English actress.

Born Betty Julia Hymans at 54 Cranhurst Road in Willesden, Middlesex, she was married to entertainer Cyril Fletcher for more than 60 years, from 18 May 1941 until his death on 1 January 2005. They had a daughter, actress/comedian Jill Fletcher.

Astell acted with her husband on his television series, The Cyril Fletcher Show, and was one of the first people to appear in John Logie Baird's experimental television on the BBC's 30 line shows.

Astell died in a hospital near her home in Guernsey. She was 93.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
1959 The Cyril Fletcher Show TV Self
1948 A Piece of Cake MOVIE Betty Clarke
1939 The Mind of Mr. Reeder MOVIE Barmaid
1936 Jack of All Trades MOVIE Dancer
1936 Sunshine Ahead MOVIE Pat Wesley, The Girl
1934 On the Air MOVIE Betty
1933 Strike It Rich MOVIE Janet Wells
1933 Musical Film Revues MOVIE Self
1933 This Is the Life MOVIE Edna Wynne
1933 Great Stuff MOVIE Vera Montgomery

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