Betsy Russell Wiki Biography
Betsy Russell is an American actress who is best known for her role in Private School, and as Jill Tuck, one of the primary characters of the Saw film series.
| Full Name | Betsy Russell |
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Date Of Birth | September 6, 1963 |
| Place Of Birth | San Diego, California, United States |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.65 m) |
| Profession | Film actress |
| Nationality | United States of America |
| Spouse | Vincent Van Patten (m. 1989–2001) |
| Children | Richard Van Patten, Vincent Van Patten Jr. |
| Parents | Richard Russell, Constance Lerner |
| Siblings | Lauren Russell |
| Nicknames | Elizabeth Russell , Elizabet Russell |
| IMDB | http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0751018 |
| Movies | Saw VII, Private School, Saw VI, Saw V, Saw IV, Saw III, Avenging Angel, Cheerleader Camp, Tomboy, Chain Letter, Camp Fear, Delta Heat, My Trip Back to the Dark Side, Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer, The Break, Mandrake, Amore! |
| TV Shows | Platypus Man, The Adventures of Superboy |
| Quote | |
|---|---|
| 1 | I really believe that ‘Saw’ makes us stop and think and question our motives and what we’re doing here on Earth. |
| 2 | I completely believe that the ‘Saw’ movies do have heart and soul and morals and values. |
| Fact | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Half sister of Lauren Russell. |
| 2 | After giving up acting in 1993 to raise her two boys Duke and Vincent, Betsy was divorced from Vincent Van Patten. [September 2005] |
| 3 | Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 31, a son Vincent Van Patten, Jr. on September 3, 1995. Child’s father is her ex-husband, Vincent Van Patten. |
| 4 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 29, a son Richard Van Patten in March 1993. Child’s father is her ex-husband, Vincent Van Patten. |
| 5 | Ex-sister-in-law of James Van Patten and Nels Van Patten. |
| 6 | Ex-daughter-in-law of Dick Van Patten and Pat Van Patten. |
| 7 | Attended Mission Bay High School and graduated in 1981. |
| 8 | Granddaughter of Max Lerner. |
| 9 | She has 3 sisters and a brother. |
| 10 | Father, Richard Russell is a stock analyst. |
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knock ’em Dead | 2014 | Louanne the Maid / Laurie Grant | |
| My Trip Back to the Dark Side | 2014 | Destiny | |
| Non-Stop | 2013 | TV Movie | Gayle |
| Lose Yourself | 2012 | Video | Destiny |
| Saw 3D: The Final Chapter | 2010 | Jill | |
| Mandrake | 2010 | TV Movie | Felicia |
| Chain Letter | 2009 | Sergeant Hamill | |
| Saw VI | 2009 | Jill | |
| Saw V | 2008 | Jill | |
| Saw IV | 2007 | Jill Tuck | |
| Saw III | 2006 | Jill | |
| The Flunky | 2000 | Candy | |
| The Break | 1995 | Candy | |
| Platypus Man | 1995 | TV Series | Becky |
| Amore! | 1993 | Cheryl Schwartz | |
| Delta Heat | 1992 | Vicky Forbes | |
| Camp Fear | 1991 | Video | Jamie |
| Trapper County War | 1989 | Lacey Luddigger | |
| Superboy | 1989 | TV Series | Serene |
| Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer | 1989 | TV Movie | Liza Pulitzer |
| Cheerleader Camp | 1988 | Alison Wentworth | |
| 1st & Ten: The Championship | 1986-1987 | TV Series | Christy |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1986 | TV Series | Doris Robinson |
| The A-Team | 1984-1986 | TV Series | Adrian Prescott / Tina |
| Out of Control | 1985 | Chrissie Baret | |
| Tomboy | 1985 | Tomasina ‘Tomboy’ Boyd | |
| Avenging Angel | 1985 | Molly “Angel” Stewart | |
| Private School | 1983 | Jordan | |
| Let’s Do It! | 1982 | Kittie | |
| Family Ties | 1982 | TV Series | Girl |
| T.J. Hooker | 1982 | TV Series | Teenager |
| The Powers of Matthew Star | 1982 | TV Series | Dawn |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell | 2015 | TV Series | Herself – Guest |
| Aspiring Hollywood | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Chiller 13: The Decade’s Scariest Movie Moments | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | |
| The Gregory Mantell Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eyegore Award | Eyegore Awards |