Betty Lou Gerson

Betty Lou Gerson

Deceased · Born: Apr 20, 1914 · Died: Jan 12, 1999

1949

Personal Details

BornApr 20, 1914 Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Spouse
  • Louis Rocco Lauria

    ( Dec 2, 1966 to May 10, 1994 )
  • Joe Ainley

    ( Jun 27, 1936 to Sep 16, 1965 )

Biography

Betty Lou Gerson, a talented actress, was born on April 20, 1914, in the vibrant city of Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA, a place known for its rich history, cultural attractions, and natural beauty.

As a renowned actress, she appeared in a wide range of films, including the beloved animated classic "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" released in 1961, which has become a timeless favorite among audiences of all ages.

In addition to her work in animation, Gerson also lent her voice to the iconic Disney film "Cinderella", which premiered in 1950 and has since become a staple of children's entertainment.

Her impressive filmography also includes the 1958 science fiction horror film "The Fly", directed by the renowned filmmaker Kurt Neumann, which showcased her impressive range as an actress.

In her personal life, Gerson was married twice, first to Louis Rocco Lauria and then to Joe Ainley, with whom she shared her life until her passing.

Sadly, Betty Lou Gerson's life came to an end on January 12, 1999, in the city of angels, Los Angeles, California, USA, where she had spent a significant part of her life pursuing her passion for acting.

Career

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1997
Cats Don't Dance
Cats Don't Dance as Frances (voice)
{"id":162586,"title":"Disney's Halloween Treat","year":"1982","character":"Cruella De Vil (voice) (archive footage)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/disneys-halloween-treat-1982","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_162586.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_162586.jpg"},"released":1}
1982
Disney's Halloween Treat
Disney's Halloween Treat as Cruella De Vil (voice) (archive footage)
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1981
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Once Upon a Mouse
Once Upon a Mouse as Cruella De Vil
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1963
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1962
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1961
101 Dalmatians
101 Dalmatians as Cruella De Vil / Miss Birdwell (voice)
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1960
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive as Irene Goodhue Morrison
{"id":173878,"title":"The Miracle of the Hills","year":"1959","character":"Kate Peacock","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-miracle-of-the-hills","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173878.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173878.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
{"id":10474,"title":"The Rifleman","year":1959,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-rifleman","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_10474.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_10474.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":12109,"title":"The Fly","year":"1958","character":"Nurse Andersone","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fly-1958","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gdnafsin4c0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/5gdnafsin4c0.jpg"},"released":1}
1958
The Fly
The Fly as Nurse Andersone
{"id":1342,"title":"Perry Mason","year":1958,"character":"Marjory Davis","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/perry-mason-us","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lakj624b5p0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/3lakj624b5p0.jpg"},"released":1}
Perry Mason
Perry Mason as Marjory Davis
{"id":186592,"title":"The Green-Eyed Blonde","year":"1957","character":"Mrs. Ferguson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-green-eyed-blonde","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_186592.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_186592.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
The Green-Eyed Blonde
The Green-Eyed Blonde as Mrs. Ferguson
{"id":94879,"title":"An Annapolis Story","year":"1955","character":"Mrs. Lord","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/an-annapolis-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94879.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94879.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
{"id":68776,"title":"Undercover Girl","year":"1950","character":"Pat - Nurse (uncredited)","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/undercover-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68776.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68776.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Undercover Girl
Undercover Girl as Pat - Nurse (uncredited)
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Cinderella
Cinderella as Narrator (voice)
{"id":69079,"title":"The Red Menace","year":"1949","character":"Greta Bloch, alias Yvonne Kraus","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-red-menace","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69079.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69079.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
The Red Menace
The Red Menace as Greta Bloch, alias Yvonne Kraus