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Betty Garrett: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Betty Garrett? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Betty Garrett (May 23, 1919 – February 12, 2011) was an American actress, comedian, singer and dancer. She originally performed on Broadway, and was then signed to a film contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. She appeared in several musical films, then returned to Broadway and made guest appearances on several television series. Garrett later became known for the roles she played in two prominent 1970s sitcoms: Archie Bunker's politically liberal neighbor Irene Lorenzo in All in the Family and landlady Edna Babish in Laverne & Shirley. In later years, she appeared in television series such as The Golden Girls, Grey's Anatomy, Boston Public and Becker as well as in several Broadway plays and revivals.

Quick facts about Betty Garrett

  • Full name: Betty Garrett
  • Born: 1919-05-23
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Comedian
  • Wikidata ID: Q235196

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Who is Betty Garrett?

Betty Garrett (May 23, 1919 – February 12, 2011) was an American actress, comedian, singer and dancer.

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Betty Garrett is United States.

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Betty Garrett was born on 1919-05-23.

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