Fran Bennett

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Biography

Fran Bennett (August 14, 1937, in Malvern, Arkansas; † September 12, 2021, in Los Angeles, California) was an American actress known for her work in theater and television. She appeared in series such as Beauty and the Beast, Little House on the Prairie, Dallas, Falcon Crest, L.A. Law, ER, Boston Legal, and Scandal. Bennett had recurring roles in General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful and appeared in films like Promises in the Dark (1979), How I Got into College (1989), New Nightmare (1994), Foxfire (1996), and Jessabelle (2014). In addition to her acting career, she was the head of the acting program at the California Institute of the Arts from 1996 to 2003 and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2005. She passed away at the age of 84.

Career Overview

Fran Bennett has 55 screen credits in a career dating back to 1977. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently 8MM Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Nightingales, Wes Craven's New Nightmare, The Manor. 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
55
Birth Date
1937-08-14 00:00:00
Birth Place
Malvern, Arkansas, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 3 universes

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