Betty Grable
Acting Born Dec 18, 1916 Died Jul 2, 1973 Saint Louis, Missouri, USA 111 credits
Biography
Betty Grable works in acting. Born December 18, 1916 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. Died July 2, 1973. Archytele tracks 111 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
Advertisement
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Betty Grable.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Becoming Marilyn
The Fabulous Allan CarrThis Is Bob Hope...
Jackie Coogan: The First Child Star
Marilyn Monroe: In The Movies
Marilyn at the Movies
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing
Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults
Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults
The Casting Couch
Showbiz Goes to War
Bob Hope's World of Comedy
Hollywood Blue
The Carol Burnett Show
The Hollywood Palace
Marilyn
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Some of Manie's Friends
The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Three for the ShowHow to Be Very, Very Popular
The OscarsHow to Marry a MillionaireThe Farmer Takes a Wife
Meet Me After the ShowCall Me Mister
What's My Line?The Costume DesignerMy Blue HeavenWabash Avenue
The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend
The Ed Sullivan ShowThat Lady in ErmineWhen My Baby Smiles at Me
The Shocking Miss PilgrimMother Wore Tights
Do You Love Me
The Dolly SistersThe All-Star Bond RallyDiamond Horseshoe
Wing and a PrayerPin Up GirlTake It or Leave ItFour Jills in a Jeep
Coney IslandSweet Rosie O'Grady
Full Filmography
111 titles- Becoming Marilyn (2022) as (archive footage)
- The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017) as Self (archive)
- This Is Bob Hope... (2017) as Self (archive footage)
- Jackie Coogan: The First Child Star (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Marilyn Monroe: In The Movies (2012)
- Marilyn at the Movies (2011) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1940s: Stars, Stripes and Singing (2009) as (archive footage)
- Hidden Hollywood II: More Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Vaults (1999) as (archive footage)
- Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997) as Self (archiveFootage)
- The Casting Couch (1995)
- Showbiz Goes to War (1982) as (archive footage)
- Bob Hope's World of Comedy (1976) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Blue (1970) as (archive footage)
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Presenter
- Marilyn (1963) as archive footage
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- Some of Manie's Friends (1959)
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Betty Grable
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- Three for the Show (1955) as Julie Lowndes
- How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955) as Stormy Tornado
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- How to Marry a Millionaire (1953) as Loco Dempsey
- The Farmer Takes a Wife (1953) as Molly Larkins
- Meet Me After the Show (1951) as Delilah Lee
- Call Me Mister (1951) as Kay Hudson
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
- The Costume Designer (1950) as Self (archive footage)
- My Blue Heaven (1950) as Kitty Moran
- Wabash Avenue (1950) as Ruby Summers
- The Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend (1949) as Freddie
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- That Lady in Ermine (1948) as Francesca / Angelina
- When My Baby Smiles at Me (1948) as Bonny Kane
- The Shocking Miss Pilgrim (1947) as Cynthia Pilgrim
- Mother Wore Tights (1947) as Mother
- Do You Love Me (1946) as Barry's Fan in Taxi
- The Dolly Sisters (1945) as Jenny Dolly
- The All-Star Bond Rally (1945) as Pat Lambert (archive footage)
- Diamond Horseshoe (1945) as Bonnie Collins
- Wing and a Prayer (1944) as (archive footage)
- Pin Up Girl (1944) as Lorry Jones
- Take It or Leave It (1944) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Four Jills in a Jeep (1944) as Betty Grable
- Coney Island (1943) as Kate Farley
- Sweet Rosie O'Grady (1943) as Madeleine Marlowe/Rosie O'Grady
- Song of the Islands (1942) as Eileen O'Brien
- Springtime in the Rockies (1942) as Vicky Lane
- Footlight Serenade (1942) as Pat Lambert
- A Yank in the R.A.F. (1941) as Carol Brown
- I Wake Up Screaming (1941) as Jill Lynn
- Moon Over Miami (1941) as Kathryn 'Kay' Latimer, also called Miss Adams
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)
- Down Argentine Way (1940) as Glenda Crawford
- Tin Pan Alley (1940) as Lily Blane
- The Day the Bookies Wept (1939) as Ina Firpo
- Man About Town (1939) as Susan Hayes
- Million Dollar Legs (1939) as Carol Parker
- College Swing (1938) as Betty
- Give Me a Sailor (1938) as Nancy Larkin
- Campus Confessions (1938) as Joyce Gilmore
- This Way Please (1937) as Jane Morrow
- Thrill of a Lifetime (1937) as Gwen
- Sunkist Stars at Palm Springs (1936)
- Follow the Fleet (1936) as Singer in Trio
- Pigskin Parade (1936) as Laura Watson
- Don't Turn 'em Loose (1936) as Mildred Webster
- Collegiate (1935) as Dorothy
- A Quiet Fourth (1935)
- The Nitwits (1935) as Mary Roberts
- This Band Age (1935) as Betty - Band Singer
- Old Man Rhythm (1935) as Sylvia
- A Night at the Biltmore Bowl (1935) as Vocalist
- The Spirit of 1976 (1935)
- Drawing Rumors (1935)
- The Gay Divorcee (1934) as Guest
- Love Detectives (1934) as Alice
- Susie's Affairs (1934) as Susie Lee
- School for Romance (1934) as Student
- Student Tour (1934) as Cayenne
- Business Is a Pleasure (1934)
- By Your Leave (1934) as Frances
- Elmer Steps Out (1934)
- Ferry-Go-Round (1934) as Betty
- Cavalcade (1933) as Girl on Couch
- Cavalcade (1933) as Blonde Girl on Couch (uncredited)
- What Price Innocence? (1933) as Beverly Bennett
- Melody Cruise (1933) as First Stewardess (uncredited)
- Child of Manhattan (1933) as Lucy McGonagle
- The Sweetheart of Sigma Chi (1933) as Band Singer with Ted Fio Rito
- Air Tonic (1933) as Betty Grable - Band Singer
- Hollywood Luck (1932)
- The Flirty Sleepwalker (1932) as Blonde Girl
- The Greeks Had a Word for Them (1932) as Hat Check Girl (uncredited)
- The Kid from Spain (1932) as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Hold 'Em Jail (1932) as Barbara Jones
- The Age of Consent (1932) as Student at Dormitory (uncredited)
- Probation (1932) as Ruth Jarrett
- Hollywood Lights (1932) as Betty
- Over the Counter (1932) as Customer Who Wants to Buy a Baby (uncredited)
- Lady! Please! (1932) as Undetermined Minor Role (unconfirmed)
- Kiki (1931) as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Palmy Days (1931) as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- Once a Hero (1931)
- Crashing Hollywood (1931) as Betty
- Ex-Sweeties (1931) as Undetermined Minor Role
- Whoopee! (1930) as Goldwyn Girl (uncredited)
- New Movietone Follies of 1930 (1930) as Chorine
- Let's Go Places (1930) as Chorine (uncredited)
- Happy Days (1929) as Chorus Woman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Betty Grable best known for?
Betty Grable is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Fabulous Allan Carr (2017), The Carol Burnett Show (1967), The Hollywood Palace (1964), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962).
When and where was Betty Grable born?
Betty Grable was born on December 18, 1916 in Saint Louis, Missouri, USA. They passed away on July 2, 1973.
How many credits does Betty Grable have?
Betty Grable has accumulated over 111 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1929 to 2022.
What is Betty Grable's background in cinema and television?
Betty Grable (December 18, 1916 – July 2, 1973) was an American actress, pin-up girl, dancer, model, and singer. Grable was enrolled in Clark's Dancing School at the age of three. At age 13, Grable and her mother set out for Hollywood with the hopes of stardom. There she landed several minor parts in films such as Who...
Betty Grable by the numbers
111credits
103films
8TV series
1929–2022active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Lucy–Desi Comedy Hour (1957) as Betty Grable — aged about 40
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self - Guest — aged about 50
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 45
- My Blue Heaven (1950) as Kitty Moran — aged about 33
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 36
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest — aged about 33
What viewers say
No comments yet. Be the first to share your take on Betty Grable.