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Quick Facts

Born:
1929-04-11

Birthplace:
Jersey City, New Jersey, USA

Credits:
76 Total Roles

Jack Betts

Acting

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Biography

Jack Betts (April 11, 1929 - June 19, 2025) was an American actor also known as Hunt Powers. He starred in numerous Spaghetti Westerns, including Sugar Colt (1966), Django and Sartana Are Coming... It’s the End (1970), and A Barrel Full of Dollars (1971). Besides Westerns, he appeared in films like Spider-Man (2002), Falling Down (1993), and 8mm (1999). On television, he had roles in series such as General Hospital, Bonanza, Kojak, and Perry Mason. Betts studied acting at the University of Miami and was also active in theater. He wrote the play Screen Test: Take One and performed on Broadway.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2019 Good Trouble TV Old Man
2018 D-Railed MOVIE The Conductor
2018 Garlic and Gunpowder MOVIE Bookstore Owner
2017 The Red Maple Leaf MOVIE Alfonso Palermo's LA Driver
2016 Magic Funhouse TV Old Man
2016 Silver Skies MOVIE Mickey
2016 The Secret of Joy MOVIE Merlin / Grampa
2016 Recovery Road TV Grandpa Joe Ashby
2016 Job's Daughter MOVIE Sam Morrison
2015 To Dust Return MOVIE Mr. Owen

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