Betty Harford Age, Wiki and Bio

Betty Harford

Quick Info

ProfessionActress
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth28/01/1927
Age98 years (died on 02, Nov, 2025)
BirthplaceNew York City, U.S.
Date of Death02/11/2025

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionActress known for her work in film and television.

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorLight Brown

Personal Life

HometownNew York City, U.S.
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Zodiac signAquarius

Relationships & More

Marital StatusWidow
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

SpouseOliver Andrews, Alex de Naszody
ChildrenSon: Chris (born on 29 September 1952, from first marriage)

Career

Debut
FilmGaby (1956) as English Girl
TVFireside Theatre (1951)
Last TV SeriesDynasty: 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).

Some Lesser Known Facts

Betty Harford showcased her acting skills in numerous plays directed by John Houseman.
She was an active performer with the High Valley Theatre associated with Iris Tree.
During the 1960s, she collaborated with John Houseman's theatre group at UCLA.
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.
Betty featured in the television series Lux Video Theatre as Mrs. Gilbert in 1955.
Her extensive TV career includes roles in classics like The Twilight Zone and The Big Valley.
Her portrayal of a cook on Dynasty earned her significant recognition, where she was a vital character for six seasons.
She lent her voice to Gumba in the animated adaptation Fun with Gumby Video in 1994.