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 director producer
Years active	1993–present
Height	5 ft 3 in (1.60 m)
Spouse(s)	Kevin Gerard Ford (m. April 2001, div.)

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 after playing Janet Webber in the drama film Girl, Interrupted in 1999. She also received praise for her roles as Carrietta White in the TV movie Carrie (2002) and the main character in the psychological 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 as Belle Cleek in the horror film The Woman (2011) and Mandy in the comedy film 12 Hour Shift (2020). For 12 Hour Shift, she was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award.

Besides her film work, Angela Bettis has also performed in two Broadway plays. She was in The Father in 1996 and played Abigail Williams in The Crucible in 2002.

Early Life and Family

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

In April 2001, she married Kevin Gerard Ford, who is a director and filmmaker. They later divorced. Together, they started a film production company called Mo-Freek Productions in 2001.

Acting Career Highlights

Angela Bettis started her acting career at 18. Her first main role was in the romantic film Sparrow in 1993. She then appeared in The Last Best Sunday. After that, she had supporting roles in movies like Girl, Interrupted and Bless the Child.

Working with Lucky McKee

Angela Bettis is very well known for her roles in independent horror films. She often works with writer and director Lucky McKee. Her main role in McKee's 2002 film May helped her gain many fans. She also appeared in McKee's TV episode "Sick Girl" for the show Masters of Horror. She even did a voice-over for his film The Woods.

In 2006, Angela Bettis directed her first film, Roman, which was based on a script by Lucky McKee. McKee also acted in her film. In 2011, she had a big role in McKee's movie The Woman.

Notable Film and TV Roles

In 2002, Angela Bettis played Carrietta White in Carrie. This was a TV movie based on the famous novel 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 film Toolbox Murders in 2004. Later, she appeared in the crime thriller Scar. Angela Bettis also had a guest role on the TV show Dexter in its fifth season. She played Emily Birch, who was a victim of a character named Jordan Chase.

Filmography

Movies

Television Shows

As a Producer

As a Director

Awards and Nominations

Angela Bettis has won and been nominated for several awards for her acting.

Images for kids

• 

  Angela Bettis in 2007.

See also

In Spanish: Angela Bettis para niños