Betsy Palmer

Betsy Palmer

Nacimiento : 1926-11-01, East Chicago, Indiana, USA

Muerte : 2015-05-29

Historia

Betsy Palmer (November 1, 1926 – May 29, 2015) was an American actress, best known as a regular panelist on the game show I've Got a Secret and later for playing Pamela Voorhees in the slasher film Friday the 13th.

Perfil

Betsy Palmer

Películas

Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age
Self
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age explores the world of Broadway from 1959 through the early 1980s as recounted by a diverse cast of Broadway stars who lived through it, creating a first-hand archive of personal backstage stories and memories. The new documentary is the long-awaited sequel to late filmmaker Rick McKay’s award-winning 2003 film Broadway: The Golden Age, continuing the saga into the '60s and '70s and spotlighting beloved classic Broadway shows including Once Upon a Mattress, Bye Bye Birdie, Barefoot in the Park, Pippin, A Chorus Line, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Chicago, and 42nd Street. Featuring a galaxy of stars including Alec Baldwin, Carol Burnett, Glenn Close, André De Shields, Jane Fonda, Robert Goulet, Liza Minnelli, Chita Rivera, Dick Van Dyke, Ben Vereen, and many more, the film also includes rare archival photos and never-before-seen footage both onstage and off.
Crystal Lake Memories: La historia completa de Viernes 13
Herself - 'Mrs. Voorhees'
El documental lleva al espectador a los sucesos que tuvieron lugar en la creación de la franquicia, allá por el año 1980 en un campamento de verano de Nueva Jersey, hasta el lanzamiento del blockbuster de 2009 en el que se reiniciaba la serie. En él se ofrece una amplia variedad de material inédito, que va desde fotografías a cortes de vídeo, documentos de archivo, artes conceptuales y entrevistas con muchos de los miebros que componen el amplio reparto de las películas. El documental está basado en el libro "Crystal Lake Memories: The Completo Story of Friday the 13th".
His Name Was Jason: 30 Years of Friday the 13th
Herself
Conducido por Tom Savini, "His Name Was Jason" repasa a través de sus responsables (directores, actores, equipo técnico) toda la historia de la saga Viernes 13, a lo largo de sus 12 películas, y conmemorando el 30 aniversario de la primera.
Into the Pit: The Shocking Story of Deadpit.com
Herself
Prestonburg, KY is a small blue-collar town with hunting, fishing, coal mining, and two of the biggest names in online horror talk radio: Wes Vance and Aaron Frye (aka "The Creepy Kentuckian" and "Uncle Bill") The two self-proclaimed "redneck geeks" bonded at a young age while their weekends devouring horror films. They now use their extensive horror knowledge to record a weekly podcast on DEADPIT.com and have found a worldwide audience through their candid conversation, quick wit, and lots of swearing. What started as an outlet to express their love for horror films has evolved into an online industry with millions of followers and the ability to talk to their childhood heroes. But what happens when your childhood pursuits start to collide with your adult aspirations? Can Deadpit survive it's own success?
A Friday the 13th Reunion
Self
The original cast and crew reunite to discuss the making of the film.
Bell Witch: The Movie
Bell Witch
John and William Bell find an ancient burial site and bring a cursed spirit home with them. The spirit is enraged by the love between their sister Betsy and her fiance, and their only hope of escaping is death.
Going to Pieces: The Rise and Fall of the Slasher Film
Self
Repaso a la historia del slasher, subgénero del terror en el que se enmarcan películas como Scream, Viernes 13 o La matanza de Texas.
Betsy Palmer: A Scream Queen Legend
Herself
For the first time, Betsy Palmer does a one-on-one sit down interview - just her and the camera. During this hour long conversation, she talks about her roles on Broadway and on television, starring in motion pictures like Mr. Roberts with Henry Fonda and Jack Lemmon, Queen Bee with Joan Crawford, Friday the 13th and her latest motion picture Bell Witch: The Movie. She also candidly discusses life and her past during this once in a lifetime interview. -Written by Amanda Maples
Penny Dreadful
Trudie Tredwell
Jessica and David Clausen are an upstart couple who come face to face with the Supernatural after inheriting a beautiful townhouse in New York City's West Village District.
The Friday the 13th Chronicles
Herself
2004 docu-drama film franchise to Crystal Lake to Manhattan.
Return to Crystal Lake: Making 'Friday the 13th'
Herself
Joan Crawford: The Ultimate Movie Star
Self
In this documentary on the life of Joan Crawford, we learn why she should be remembered as the great actress she was, and not only as "mommie dearest." caricature she has become. Friends, fellow actors, directors, and others reminisce about their association with her, and numerous film clips show off her talent from her start in silents to bad science fiction/horror movies at the end of her career.
The Fear 2: Miedo en Halloween
Grandmother
Mike invita a su novia y a sus amigos a pasar el fin de semana de Halloween en una casa de campo de su familia. El plan es montar una fiesta en la que todos se vistan con disfraces que representen sus más profundos y oscuros miedos.Sin embargo lo que debería ser una divertida fiesta de Halloween, se convierte en una brutal ceremonia de horror y muerte, justo después de la aparición de un viejo muñeco de madera, Morty, que utilizan para celebrar un antiguo ritual.
James Dean and Me
Herself
A documentary about James Dean. People who knew him or had worked with him reminisce.
Unveiled
Eva
Una mujer norteamericana es utilizada como cebo en una trampa para ayudar a un agente de la CIA a descubrir a un presunto asesino en serie en Marruecos.
Still Not Quite Human
Aunt Mildred
In the final film of the series, Chip and his "father" attend a robotics convention. Here, Dr. Carson is kidnapped and replaced by an android. Can Chip and his newfound friends save Dr. Carson from a dangerous competitor?
Se ha perdido una diosa
Hera
Desde el Olimpo, la diosa Venus es enviada por su padre Zeus a la ciudad de Los Angeles para que pruebe su capacidad de conocer el verdadero amor. De lo contrario, será una estatua de piedra durante la eternidad.
Viernes 13. Último capítulo
Pamela Voorhees (archive footage)
Jasón, el más impopular de los habitantes de Cristal Lake, regresa para causar mayores estragos en esta parte. Tras su resurgimiento en el depósito de cadáveres de un hospital, el asesino enmascarado centra su venganza en la familia Jarvis y en un grupo de despreocupados adolescentes. El joven Tommy Jarvis es un gran aficionado al cine de terror con un talento especial para las máscaras y el maquillaje. ¿Ha encontrado el diabólico Jasón finalmente la horma de su zapato?
Isabel's Choice
Ellie Fineman
When the boss she helped climb the corporate ladder is forced into early retirement, a widowed executive secretary must choose between his surprise marriage proposal or new challenges and continuing her career by helping his successor adjust to his company duties.
Viernes 13, 2ª parte
Mrs. Voorhees
Alice, superviviente de la tragedia del campamento de Crystal Lake, muere asesinada en su apartamento. Cinco años más tarde, un grupo de jóvenes aparece en el escenario de las macabras muertes, que aparentemente ha recuperado la normalidad, para realizar un curso de entrenamiento. Cuando el grupo se separa empieza de nuevo el implacable ritual sangriento. Paul, el líder del grupo, y su novia Ginny vuelven al campo para descubrir la masacre y también al autor de los crímenes, un Jason milagrosamente vivo pero terriblemente deformado y sediento de venganza.
Viernes 13
Mrs. Voorhees
Varios jóvenes pasan sus vacaciones en un campamento de verano, reabierto recientemente, y en el que unos años antes murió un joven ahogado en el lago. En poco tiempo, algunos de ellos son encontrados sin vida.
The Last Angry Man
Anna Thrasher
Dr. Sam Abelman is a Jewish doctor contentedly spending his autumn years serving his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But when his nephew, would-be journalist Myron, writes an article about him, it draws the attention of a producer, Woodrow Thrasher, who believes Dr. Abelman a good candidate for a TV show. The doctor, however, is suspicious of the whole enterprise, thinking both Myron and Thrasher are simply out to make a fast buck.
La indómita y el millonario
Betsy Palmer
Jane Osgood (Doris Day) tiene dos hijos e intenta salir adelante gracias a un pequeño negocio de venta de langostas. Pero cuando uno de sus pedidos queda olvidado en la estación del tren, el negocio se va a pique. Jane responsabiliza entonces al dueño de la compañía de ferrocarriles (Ernie Kovacs) y, con la ayuda de su amigo y abogado George Denham (Jack Lemmon), le pone una demanda.
The True Story of Lynn Stuart
Phyllis Carter / Lynn Stuart
When the nephews of Phyllis Carter are killed in an automobile crash while under the influence of narcotics, she persuades Police Lieutenant Jim Hahan to use her as an undercover agent.
Cazador de forajidos
Nona Mayfield
Un antiguo sheriff (Henry Fonda), que se ha convertido en cazador de recompensas, llega a un conflictivo pueblo, donde no es bien recibido. Después de conocer al joven e indeciso sheriff (Anthony Perkins), intenta ayudarlo a resolver los problemas que tiene pendientes.
La abeja reina
Carol Lee Phillips
La más intrigante y malévola mujer de la sociedad sureña manipula la vida de aquellos a su alrededor logrando inesperados resultados. Eva Phillips está casada con Avery, dueño de un próspero molino que vive amargado y orillado al alcohol por la rudeza, maquinaciones egoístas y franca infidelidad de su esposa. Cuando la hermana de Avery, Carol Lee, anuncia su compromiso, Crawford trama prevenir la boda con Judson Prentiss, el amante secreto de la abeja reina.
Escala en Hawai
Ann Girard
Ensign Pulver es miembro de la tripulación de un buque mercante norteamericano que navega por las aguas del Pacífico durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial. A lo largo de la travesía, la convivencia no es fácil, sobre todo, porque los oficiales están enfrentados entre sí.
The Red, White and Blue Line
Self
A promotional film for United States Savings Bonds
Cuna de héroes
Kitty Carter
Basada en hechos reales. Narra la historia del sargento Marthy Maher, que durante cincuenta años sirvió en la academia militar de West Point. Cuando el ejército de Estados Unidos, dada su avanzada edad, intentó jubilarlo, Marthy, entrenador de atletismo en la Academia Militar y amigo y “padre” de varias generaciones de cadetes, presentó una contundente protesta al Presidente de la nación.
Death Tide
Gloria
A ship with a cargo full of diamonds gets taken over by pirates.
Death Is My Neighbor
Netta
A New York City apartment building supervisor has his job and home threatened by a new tenant.
Sentence of Death
Ellen Morrison
A woman witnesses a murder during a store robbery but claims the accused man is not the killer. After he is convicted and weeks away from his execution date, she sees the real killer, but the police are reluctant to reopen the case.
Marty
Virginia
Marty Pilletti is a 36-year-old butcher who lives with his mother, who is always asking him why he doesn't find a nice girl and get married. The truth is Marty is lonely and would like nothing better, but he has low self-esteem and admits to his mother that he's ugly and no one wants him. He's tired of going to the Saturday night dance with his buddies and then going home more depressed than he was when the evening started. But at one of those dances he meets Clara. They have a great deal in common but Marty will have to overcome peer pressure if he and Clara are to have a relationship.