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Betty Astell

English actress (1912-2005) · United Kingdom · On the map · Actors · Died at 93

Betty Astell was an English actress, best known for comedy and pantomime productions on stage, screen, and radio with her husband, Cyril Fletcher. She was one of the first performers to appear on television, in experimental broadcasts by the BBC in 1932.

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2005Died26 July 20051959The Cyril Fletcher ShowSeries1948A Piece of CakeFilm, Writer1939The Mind of Mr. ReederFilm, Barmaid1936Jack of All TradesFilm, DancerSunshine AheadFilm, 1936Pat Wesley, The Girl1934On the AirFilm, Betty1933Cleaning UpFilm, Marian Brent / Chorus GirlGreat StuffFilm, 1933Vera MontgomeryMusical Film RevuesFilmStrike It RichFilm, 1933Janet WellsThe Lost ChordFilm, 1933MadgeThis Is the LifeFilm, 1933Edna Wynne1932A Tight CornerFilm1912Born23 May 1912

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About this person

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2005 · aged 93