Angela Bettis is a multifaceted American artist, exceling in various mediums including film, stage, production, and direction. Her remarkable performances in the 2002 TV adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie, the title character in May, and Girl, Interrupted have cemented her reputation as a talented actress.
Beyond her work in film, Bettis has also made a mark on the Broadway stage. In 1996, she starred alongside Frank Langella in The Father, and in 2002, she took on the role of Abigail Williams in a revival of Arthur Miller's The Crucible, sharing the stage with Liam Neeson and Laura Linney.
Bettis's professional journey began at the tender age of 18, with a lead role in the romantic tragedy Sparrow, directed by Franco Zeffirelli. She subsequently appeared in The Last Best Sunday and supported Winona Ryder in Girl, Interrupted and Kim Basinger in Bless the Child.
In 2002, Bettis starred as Abigail Williams in a Broadway production of The Crucible, alongside Laura Linney and Liam Neeson. Her work in independent horror films, particularly her collaborations with writer/director Lucky McKee, has garnered her a devoted following. Her iconic performance in McKee's 2002 film May earned her a cult following, and she has since appeared in his Masters of Horror episode "Sick Girl" and provided a voice-over for his film The Woods.
In 2006, their roles reversed when McKee acted in Bettis's directorial debut, Roman, based on a McKee script. The following year, she played a significant role in McKee's adaptation of Jack Ketchum's The Woman.
Bettis has also made a lasting impression in other notable films, including her portrayal of Carrie White in the made-for-TV remake of Brian De Palma's 1976 classic, and her starring role in Tobe Hooper's Toolbox Murders, an in-name-only remake of an obscure 1970s horror film. Additionally, she has appeared in the crime thriller Scar.
Furthermore, Bettis made a guest appearance on the TV show Dexter's fifth season, playing Emily Birch, the first victim of Jordan Chase.
