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Betty Marsden
★ Acting

Betty Marsden

1919 – 1998 · Liverpool, England, UK · Active 1941–1998

Betty Marsden, an accomplished actor, made her mark in the British film scene with a series of memorable performances in the 1960s and 1970s. In Carry On Regardless (1961), she showcased her comedic talent, contributing to the beloved Carry On franchise's unique blend of humor. Her role in The Best House in London (1969) further solidified her presence in cult cinema, where she navigated the complexities of the era's social commentary. Marsden's involvement in Sudden Terror (1970) highlights her versatility, as she transitioned into more intense narratives, enriching the landscape of exploitation and thriller films.

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Carry On Regardless

Carry On Regardless

1961 ★ 6.3
as Mata Hari

After a bunch of no-hopers approaches an employment agency, the anarchy mounts as they do a series of odd jobs, including a chimp's tea party, trying to stay sober at a wine tasting… and demolishing a house.

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Filmography

40 credits
1990s 6 credits
1998
What's a Carry On? as Self (uncredited)
Movie ★ 7.7
1992
TV ★ 7.6
1991
Absolute Hell as R. B. Monody
Movie ★ 6.0
1991
Performance as R. B. Monody
TV ★ 6.3
1991
TV ★ 7.0
1990
The Upper Hand as Lady Rawcliffe
TV ★ 7.2
1980s 11 credits
1987
Inspector Morse as Cynthia Preece
TV ★ 7.9
1986
Mr. Pye as Miss George
Movie
1986
Casualty as Naomi Blewett
TV ★ 6.2
1986
Anastasia - The Mystery of Anna as Princess Troubetskaya
TV ★ 6.7
1986
Mr Pye as Miss George
TV ★ 4.3
1984
TV ★ 6.8
1984
Sherlock Holmes as Mrs Warren
TV ★ 8.2
1983
The Dresser as Violet Manning
Movie ★ 6.8
1983
TV ★ 6.0
1982
Movie ★ 6.3
1982
Wogan as Self
TV ★ 5.3
1970s 5 credits
1978
Blake's 7 as Verlis
TV ★ 7.3
1977
That's Carry On! as Mata Hari (archive footage)
Movie ★ 5.8
1972
Doctor in Charge as Mrs. Broadway
TV ★ 6.0
1971
Budgie as Lady Maisie
TV ★ 7.2
1970
Eyewitness as Madame Robiac
Movie ★ 6.4
1960s 10 credits
1969
Carry On Camping as Harriet Potter
Movie ★ 6.6
1969
Movie ★ 4.0
1968
TV ★ 10.0
1967
TV ★ 7.0
1966
Movie
1965
The Wild Affair as Mavis Cook
Movie ★ 5.3
1964
The Leather Boys as Dot's Mum
Movie ★ 6.5
1962
The Boys as Mrs. Herne
Movie ★ 7.5
1961
Movie ★ 6.3
1960
The Big Day as Mabel Jackson
Movie ★ 7.5
1950s 7 credits
1956
Ramsbottom Rides Again as Florrie Ramsbottom
Movie ★ 9.0
1956
TV ★ 6.0
1956
Armchair Theatre as Eva Whittaker
TV ★ 6.0
1954
The Young Lovers as Mrs. Forrester (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1950
Movie ★ 7.0
1940s 1 credit
1941
Movie ★ 6.0