Betty Harford (1927-2025) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Actress
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	28/01/1927
Age	98 years (died on 02, Nov, 2025)
Birthplace	New York City, U.S.
Date of Death	02/11/2025

Latest News about Betty Harford

02/11/2025

Betty Harford died in Santa Barbara, California, at the age of 98. Reports said she passed away peacefully with her family by her side, and the news was later confirmed by friends and entertainment outlets. Her death marked the end of a long career in film and television, including memorable roles in Dynasty and The Paper Chase.

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Physical Stats & More

Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Light Brown

Personal Life

Food Habit	Non-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Widow
Husbands	Name: Oliver Andrews Profession: Sculptor Marriage Status: Divorced in 1970, died in 1978 Name: Alex de Naszody Profession: Hungarian actor Death: Died at age 81 in 1996

Family

Spouse	Oliver Andrews, Alex de Naszody
Children	Son: Chris (born on 29 September 1952, from first marriage)

Career

Debut

Film	Gaby (1956) as English Girl
TV	Fireside Theatre (1951)

Last TV Series

Dynasty: The Reunion (1991)

Notable Works

Performed in many plays directed by John Houseman.
Acted in the High Valley Theatre connected to Iris Tree.
Worked with John Houseman’s theatre group at UCLA in the 1960s.
Appeared as a nurse in September 30, 1955 (1977) directed by James Bridges.
Features in several television series like The Gumby Show, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Adventures in Paradise, The Twilight Zone, Dr Kildare, Inside Daisy Clover, The Big Valley, Mrs Columbo.
Played Ms. Forbes in The Wild and the Innocent (1959) and Gloria in Inside Daisy Clover (1965).
From 1981 to 1987, portrayed Hilda Gunnerson in Dynasty, appearing in over 30 episodes.
Reprised her role in Dynasty: The Reunion (1991).
Played Mrs. Nottingham, the efficient secretary of Professor Charles Kingsfield, in The Paper Chase during the 1978–79 season and in the 1983 Showtime revival.
Appeared in Spartacus.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Betty Harford showcased her acting skills in numerous plays directed by John Houseman.
2. She was an active performer with the High Valley Theatre associated with Iris Tree.
3. During the 1960s, she collaborated with John Houseman's theatre group at UCLA.
4. In 1977, she appeared in various films, including a role as a nurse in September 30, 1955, focusing on the day James Dean tragically died.
5. Betty featured in the television series Lux Video Theatre as Mrs. Gilbert in 1955.
6. Her extensive TV career includes roles in classics like The Twilight Zone and The Big Valley.
7. Her portrayal of a cook on Dynasty earned her significant recognition, where she was a vital character for six seasons.
8. She lent her voice to Gumba in the animated adaptation Fun with Gumby Video in 1994.
9. She appeared in episodes of Gunsmoke and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour.

Betty Harford Actress American New York City, U.S.