Beth Grant facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Beth Grant
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Grant at PaleyFest 2013 for the show The Mindy Project
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| Born | September 18, 1949 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
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| Alma mater | East Carolina University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
| Spouse(s) | Michael Chieffo (m. September 1, 1985) |
| Children | Mary Chieffo |
Beth Grant (born September 18, 1949) is an American actress known for playing unique and memorable characters in movies and on television. You might recognize her as Beverly Janoszewski from the comedy show The Mindy Project, a role she played from 2012 to 2017.
She is famous for her many roles in popular films. These include playing the strict Miss Kettlewell in Child's Play 2 (1990), a concerned mother in No Country for Old Men (2007), and a pageant official in Little Miss Sunshine (2006). She also appeared as Peppy's maid in the Oscar-winning film The Artist (2011).
On television, Grant has had many interesting parts. She was Gracie Leigh in the drama Jericho and played "The Woman with Hair but No Beard" in Netflix's A Series of Unfortunate Events.
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Early Life and Education
Beth Grant was born in Gadsden, Alabama, and grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina. Her mother was an activist for equal rights and inspired Grant to follow her dream of becoming an actress.
After graduating from New Hanover High School in 1967, she went to college. In 1973, she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Acting and Directing from East Carolina University. Soon after, she moved to New York City to start her acting career.
Acting Career
Beth Grant is a character actress, which means she is skilled at playing a wide variety of interesting and often quirky supporting characters. Her career includes roles in many different kinds of movies and TV shows.
Famous Movie Roles
Grant has appeared in many well-known films. She often plays characters that make a big impression, even with just a few scenes.
Some of her most famous movie roles include:
- Mother at Farm House in Rain Man (1988)
- Miss Kettlewell in Child's Play 2 (1990)
- Helen, a passenger on the bus, in Speed (1994)
- Cora Mae Cobb in A Time To Kill (1996)
- Kitty Farmer in the cult classic Donnie Darko (2001)
- Pageant Official Jenkins in the comedy Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
- Carla Jean's Mother in the award-winning film No Country for Old Men (2007)
- Peppy's Maid in the silent film The Artist (2011)
- Lady Bird Johnson in the movie Jackie (2016)
She also lent her voice to the character of Bonnie in the animated movie Rango (2011).
Memorable TV Appearances
Grant has been a guest star or regular character on dozens of television shows. Her ability to play both funny and serious roles has made her a familiar face on TV.
Between 2012 and 2017, she was a main cast member on The Mindy Project, playing the funny and odd nurse, Beverly. She also had a recurring role as Sissy Hickey in the comedy series Sordid Lives: The Series.
She has appeared in single episodes of many popular shows, including:
- Friends
- The X-Files
- Malcolm in the Middle
- CSI
- The Office
- Modern Family
- Grey's Anatomy
She also played the same character, Marianne Marie Beetle, in two different shows created by Bryan Fuller: Wonderfalls and Pushing Daisies.
Personal Life
Beth Grant is married to actor Michael Chieffo. They have one daughter, Mary Chieffo, who is also an actress. The family lives in Los Angeles, California.
Awards and Recognition
In 2010, Grant won an Ovation Award for Lead Actress in a Play. She was recognized for her performance as Grace in a stage production of Grace & Glorie.
See also
In Spanish: Beth Grant para niños
