Acting · Kansas City, Missouri, USA · Born May 14, 1898
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Betty Farrington (May 14, 1898 – February 3, 1989) was an American character actress active from the 1920s through 1960. Born in Missouri's largest city, Kansas City, Betty Farrington would play mostly supporting and minor roles during her career, although she would occasionally be given a featured or leading part, appearing in almost 100 films during her career. Some of the more notable films she appeared in include: Preston Sturges' The Lady Eve (1941), starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda; 1942's My Favorite Blonde and 1947's My Favorite Brunette, both starring Bob Hope; the classic film noir Double Indemnity (1944), starring Fred MacMurray, Stanwyck, and Edward G. Robinson; 1944's The Uninvited, starring Ray Milland and Ruth Hussey; Cecil B. Demille's Unconquered (1948), starring Gary Cooper and Paulette Goddard; the epic Samson and Delilah (1950), with Victor Mature and Hedy Lamarr in the title roles; Father of the Bride (1950), directed by Vincente Minnelli, and starring Spencer Tracy, Joan Bennett, and Elizabeth Taylor; and Minnelli's 1953 The Band Wagon, starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. Her final big screen appearance would be in 1956's The Fastest Gun Alive, starring Glenn Ford. Farrington would make guest appearances on several television shows in the late 1950s, including Sergeant Preston of the Yukon and Perry Mason. She died in San Diego three-and-a-half months before her 91st birthday.
MovieThe Fastest Gun Alive
1956
as Grace Fenwick (uncredited)
MovieToo Young to Kiss
1951
as Woman (uncredited)
MovieFather of the Bride
1950
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
MovieMy Favorite Brunette
1947
as Matron (uncredited)
MovieNocturne
1946
as Woman (uncredited)
MovieThe Virginian
1946
MovieMiss Susie Slagle's
1946
as Nurse (uncredited)
MovieOur Hearts Were Young and Gay
1944
as Woman (uncredited)
MovieDouble Indemnity
1944
as Nettie (uncredited)
MovieTrue to Life
1943
as Mrs. Barkow (uncredited)
MovieThank Your Lucky Stars
1943
as Assistant Chef (uncredited)
MovieMrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
1942
as Mrs. Prescott
MovieNight in New Orleans
1942
as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
MovieStardust on the Sage
1942
as Mrs. Haskins
MovieThis Gun for Hire
1942
as Woman on Bridge (uncredited)
MoviePacific Blackout
1941
as Dance Club Woman
MovieDoctors Don't Tell
1941
MovieThe Lady Eve
1941
as Mother on Ship (uncredited)
MovieThe Wild Man of Borneo
1941
as Little Lady Buying Soap (uncredited)
MovieMoney and the Woman
1940
as Mrs. Slocum, Depositor (uncredited)
MovieStranger on the Third Floor
1940
as Woman Wanting Seat at Lunch Counter (uncredited)
MovieThe Great McGinty
1940
as Bit Role (uncredited)
MovieIn Old Missouri
1940
as Socialite
MovieDark Command
1940
as Townswoman
MovieFour Wives
1939
as Nurse (uncredited)
MovieJoe and Ethel Turp Call on the President
1939
as Mrs. Smith
MovieLet Us Live
1939
as Mother Juror (uncredited)
MovieMade for Each Other
1939
as Hospital Cashier (uncredited)
MovieYou Can't Take It with You
1938
as Neighbor (uncredited)
MovieMissing Witnesses
1937
as Minor Role (uncredited)
MovieTheodora Goes Wild
1936
as Townswoman (uncredited)
MovieThe Man Who Lived Twice
1936
as Head Matron (uncredited)
MovieFlorida Special
1936
as Prunella, at the Bar (uncredited)
MovieBad Boy
1935
as Wife
MovieThe Florentine Dagger
1935
as Frieda (uncredited)
MovieMaybe It's Love
1935
as Second Complaining Wife (uncredited)
MovieDown to Their Last Yacht
1934
as Mrs. Weems (uncredited)
MovieFriends of Mr. Sweeney
1934
as Chocolate Malt and Chocolate Éclair Diner
The Iceman's Ball
1932
as The Hostess
MovieMan Wanted
1932
as New Secretary (Uncredited)
Big Dame Hunting
1932
as Ned's Wife
MovieAnybody's War
1930
as Camilla
