Quick Facts
Born:
1926-11-01
Birthplace:
East Chicago, Indiana, USA
Credits:
75 Total Roles
Betsy Palmer
Acting
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Biography
Betsy Palmer (November 1, 1926 â May 29, 2015) was an American actress, best known as a regular panelist on the game show I've Got a Secret and later for playing Mrs. Voorhees in the slasher film Friday the 13th (1980).
Known For
Friday the 13th
Mrs. Voorhees
Friday the 13th Part 2
Mrs. Voorhees
Friday the 13th Part III
Mrs. Pamela Voorhees (archive footage)
Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
Pamela Voorhees (archive footage)
Columbo
Martha Lamarr
Murder, She Wrote
Lila Norris
Murder, She Wrote
Valerie
The Love Boat
Millicent Holton
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Friday the 13th: Origin of Evil - Part 3 MOVIE | Self |
| 2021 | Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age MOVIE | Self |
| 2013 | Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th MOVIE | Self |
| 2010 | His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com MOVIE | Self |
| 2009 | Friday's Legacy: Horror Conventions MOVIE | Self |
| 2007 | Bell Witch: The Movie MOVIE | Bell Witch |
| 2006 | Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film MOVIE | Self |
| 2006 | Betsy Palmer: A Scream Queen Legend MOVIE | Herself |
| 2005 | Penny Dreadful MOVIE | Trudie Tredwell |