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Betsy Drake - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 11, 1923 |
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| Died | October 27, 2015 (age 92) |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo - (see also Betsy Drake's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Acting in Hollywood films such as 'Every Girl Should Be Married' and for her marriage to Cary Grant. |
Intro
Betsy Drake was an American actress and writer, best known for her roles in several films during the late 1940s and 1950s, and for being the third wife of actor Cary Grant.
Early Life & Background
Betsy Drake was born in Paris, France, to American expatriate parents. The family later returned to the United States, settling first in Chicago and then in New York City, where Drake attended schools and began pursuing a career in acting.
Career Highlights
- Starred alongside Cary Grant in 'Every Girl Should Be Married' (1948)
- Appeared in 'Room for One More' (1952) with Cary Grant
- Acted in several Broadway productions
- Worked as a writer, later becoming a psychotherapist
Trivia
- She was the third wife of Cary Grant (married from 1949 to 1962).
- She survived the sinking of the Andrea Doria in 1956.
- Drake was prominent in the field of psychotherapy after retiring from acting.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Betsy Drake born?
Betsy Drake was born the 11 September 1923.
Where is Betsy Drake from?
Paris, France.
On Her Birth-Day
About September 11th, 1923, in brief:
- Historical events: Sigmund Lubin, a 72-year-old Polish-born American motion picture producer, died, leaving behind a significant legacy in the early days of the American film industry.
- Day of the week: September 11th, 1923 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Dirty Hands! Dirty Face! by Irving Kaufman (Ben Selvin Orch)
- Popular movie: Scaramouche directed by Rex Ingram
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