Bette Ford

Biography

Bette Ford (born Harriet Elizabeth Dingeldein; June 24, 1927) is a retired American actress and model turned professional bullfighter. She was the first American woman to fight on foot in the Plaza México, the world's largest bullfight arena.

Career Overview

Bette Ford has 36 screen credits in a career dating back to 1954. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently The Animatrix with 1 titles. Signature works include Marked for Death, Beauty and the Bull, Valley of the Sun. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

36

Birth Date

1927-06-24 00:00:00

Birth Place

McKeesport, Pennsylvania, USA

Known For

• 

  Marked for Death
• 

  Beauty and the Bull
• 

  Valley of the Sun
• 

  Life Among the Cannibals
• 

  Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter
• 

  The Landlady

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

• The Animatrix (1 titles)
• Steven Seagal Films (1 titles)
• Dirty Harry (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Peter Jason (2 collaborations)
• Sandra E. Williams (2 collaborations)
• Steven Seagal (1 collaborations)
• Basil Wallace (1 collaborations)
• Keith David (1 collaborations)
• Tom Wright (1 collaborations)
• Joanna Pacula (1 collaborations)
• Elizabeth Gracen (1 collaborations)
• Danielle Harris (1 collaborations)
• Al Israel (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (36 credits)

  • Clarence

    - Belson Gets a Girlfriend (2018) ... Gale / Old Lady 2 (voice) actor actors

    - Dog King Clarence (2018) ... Gale (voice) actor actors

    - The Trade (2017) ... Gale / Grandma (voice) actor actors

    - Spooky Boo (2015) ... Gale / E (voice) actor actors
    2014
  • Valley of the Sun

    Bunny McGill

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Animatrix

    Old Woman ("Final Flight of Osiris")

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Final Flight of the Osiris

    Old Woman (voice)

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Division

    - Insult to the Body (2002) ... Mrs. Sanders actor actors
    2001
  • Life Among the Cannibals

    Betty

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Providence

    - Taste of Providence (1999) ... Hildy actor actors

    - Blind Faith (1999) ... Hildy actor actors
    1999
  • The Landlady

    Justine Welch

    actor

    actors
    1998
  • Felicity

    - Boooz (2001) ... Professor May actor actors
    1998
  • Two Guys and a Girl

    - Two Guys, a Girl and Oxford (1998) ... Marge Ryecart actor actors
    1998
  • River Made to Drown In

    Lady with Whip

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • A Face to Die For

    Mrs. Berman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • La Vengeance à double face

    Mme berman

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • Nash Bridges

    - Til Death Do Us Part (1996) ... actor actors
    1996
  • It Was Him or Us

    Maggie Shepard

    actor

    actors
    1995
  • Season of Change

    Granny Upton

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • ER

    - Fear of Commitment (2001) ... Princess Taffeta actor actors
    1994
  • Party of Five

    - Change Partners ... and Dance (1995) ... Miss Corso actor actors
    1994
  • Melrose Place

    - Married to It (1993) ... Mrs. Wilson actor actors
    1992
  • Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter

    De-De

    actor

    actors
    1991
  • Marked for Death

    Kate

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    - Bang the Drum, Ashley (1990) ... Madame Chatchka actor actors
    1990
  • Tales from the Crypt

    - Surprise Party (1994) ... Mrs. Peterson actor actors
    1989
  • Nightingales

    Bridget's Mother

    actor

    actors
    1988
  • The Wonder Years

    - Scenes from a Wedding (1992) ... Aunt Muriel actor actors
    1988
  • L.A. Law

    - Open Heart Perjury (1988) ... Rusty Farrell actor actors

    - Belle of the Bald (1988) ... Rusty Farrell actor actors

    - Fetus Completus (1988) ... Rusty Farrell actor actors

    - The Brothers Grimm (1987) ... Rusty Farrell actor actors
    1986
  • Hunter

    - Son and Heir (1990) ... Anna Scarlatti actor actors
    1984
  • Sudden Impact

    Leah

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Another Woman's Child

    Bar Girl

    actor

    actors
    1983
  • Honkytonk Man

    Lulu

    actor

    actors
    1982
  • Cheers

    - Coach in Love (2) (1984) ... Irene Blanchard actor actors

    - Coach in Love (1) (1984) ... Irene Blanchard actor actors
    1982
  • Hotel

    - Echoes (1985) ... actor actors
    1982
  • St. Elsewhere

    - Playing God (2) (1984) ... Pat Kroll actor actors
    1982
  • Falcon Crest

    - Judge and Jury (1983) ... Prison Guard actor actors

    - Conspiracy (1983) ... Prison Guard actor actors
    1981
  • Emergency!

    - Hypochondri-Cap (1977) ... Juen Edwards actor actors
    1972
  • Beauty and the Bull

    Bette Ford

    actor

    actors
    1954