Betty Buckley : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Eight is enough !, Oz)

She is a member of the sorority zeta tau alpha

She won a Tony Award in 1983 for the musical "Cats".

In 1998 she was nominated for Tony Award for the title of best actress of musical for "Triumph of Love".

Betty Buckley graduated from the University of Texas Christian de Fort Worth in Texas.

Betty Buckley is an American actress, singer and songwriter born July 3, 1947 in Big Spring, Texas. She is best known for her role as Grizabella in the musical Cats, for which she won the Tony Award for best actress in 1983. She also played in many plays, especially in the miserable, Sunset Boulevard and Dear World.

Buckley was trained at the Music Conservatory of the University of North Texas, where she obtained a diploma in music in 1969. She started her professional career as a singer in jazz clubs in New York before getting started in Acting. Her first appearance on Broadway took place in 1972 in the Musical 1776, where she played the role of Martha Jefferson.

In addition to his work on stage, Buckley has also played in many television and films series. She was notably one of the stars in the television series Eight is Enough and played in films such as Lady in White, Tender Mercies and Frantic. She has also made many appearances in television series such as Law & Order, The West Wing and The Good Fight.

In addition to her acting talent, Buckley is also a talented songwriter. She has published several music albums, including a jazz standards album entitled Ghostlight and an album of original songs entitled The Diaries. She also wrote a book on the art of interpretation entitled The Art of Control.

In summary, Betty Buckley is a talented American actress, singer and songwriter who was a great success on Broadway and on television. She is best known for her role as Grizabella in Cats and has won numerous prizes for her performance in this musical.

Also has an extensive Broadway career under her belt.

Won a supporting Tony in 1983 for "Cats".

Graduated from Texas Christian University (Ft. Worth, TX)

Competed in the 1966 Miss Texas Pageant as Miss Fort Worth. Was invited to appear as a dancer/singer at the 1967 Miss America Pageant.

Played Carrie's mother Margaret White in the Broadway musical version of "Carrie." In the film Carrie (1976), Buckley played the gym teacher.

Member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority.

Sang backup on Roberta Flack's 1974 hit album Feel Like Makin' Love.

Won Broadway's 1983 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Cats." In 1998, she was Tony-nominated as Best Actress (Musical) for "Triumph of Love."

Along with her 1983 Tony Award and 1998 nomination, she has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards. "Over You," the song she sang in the 1983 movie, "Tender Mercies" was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Song of the Year.

Spouse : Peter Flood (1972 - 1979) (divorced).

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