Angela Bettis facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Angela Bettis
Bettis on the set of the music video for Califone's Movie Music Kills a Kiss (2013)
Born	Angela Marie Bettis (1973-01-09) January 9, 1973 (age 52) Austin, Texas, United States
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1993–present

Angela Marie Bettis (born January 9, 1973) is an American actress, film producer, and director. She is known for her roles in movies and TV shows. Angela Bettis became well-known for her part in the drama film Girl, Interrupted (1999).

She also received praise for playing Carrietta White in the TV movie Carrie (2002). Another famous role was the main character in the horror film May (2002). For her work in May, she won several awards, including the Brussels International Festival Award for Best Actress. Later, she starred in the horror film The Woman (2011). She also appeared in the comedy film 12 Hour Shift (2020). For this role, she was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award.

Angela Bettis has also acted on Broadway. She was in The Father in 1996. In 2002, she played Abigail Williams in a new version of The Crucible. She acted alongside famous actors like Liam Neeson and Laura Linney in that play.

Early Life and Education

Angela Bettis was born in Austin, Texas. She grew up there and went to Westlake High School. Her parents are Richard Joseph Bettis and Mary Lynn Guthrie. She also has a twin brother named Joseph Edward "Joe" Bettis.

Her Acting Career

Angela Bettis started her acting career at 18 years old. Her first major role was in the romantic film Sparrow in 1993. After that, she appeared in The Last Best Sunday. She then got supporting roles in bigger movies. These included Girl, Interrupted with Winona Ryder. She also acted with Kim Basinger in Bless the Child.

Working in Independent Films

Angela Bettis is very well known for her work in independent horror films. She often works with writer and director Lucky McKee. Her main role in McKee's 2002 film May made her very popular among fans. This movie helped her gain a "cult following," meaning many dedicated fans loved her performance.

After May, she worked with Lucky McKee again. She appeared in his episode "Sick Girl" for the TV series Masters of Horror. She also did a voice-over for his film The Woods. In 2006, Angela Bettis directed her first movie, Roman. Lucky McKee acted in this film, which was based on his script. In 2011, she had a big role in McKee's movie The Woman.

Notable TV and Film Roles

In 2002, Angela Bettis played Carrietta White in the TV movie Carrie. This film was based on the famous book by Stephen King. Many people praised her acting in this role. Critics said she showed the character's feelings very well.

She also starred in Tobe Hooper's horror film Toolbox Murders. Another film she appeared in was the crime thriller Scar. On TV, she had a guest role on the show Dexter. She played Emily Birch, a character in the show's fifth season. She also appeared in episodes of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Criminal Minds.

Filmography

Film Roles

Television Roles

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Angela Bettis para niños