Quick Facts
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.
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
A Piece of Cake
Betty Clarke
Jack of All Trades
Dancer
Sunshine Ahead
Pat Wesley, The Girl
Musical Film Revues
Self
The Lost Chord
Madge
Strike It Rich
Janet Wells
Cleaning Up
Marian Brent / Chorus Girl
Great Stuff
Vera Montgomery
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 |