Betsy von Furstenberg was an American actress best known for her work in the theater, television dramas, and a few films. She was born Elizabeth Caroline Maria Agatha Felicitas Therese von Furstenberg-Hedringen on August 16, 1931, in Germany and passed away on April 21, 2015, in New York City.
Personal and Family Life
Betsy von Furstenberg was born into a noble family, the daughter of Count Franz-Egon von Fürstenberg. After moving to America as a child, she pursued education at prestigious schools and studied drama at HB Studio in New York. Betsy was married twice, first to Guy Vincent Chastenet de la Maisoneuve, with whom she had two children, and later to John J. Reynolds until his death in 1994.
Career Highlights
She began her acting career as a young model before making her stage debut in 1951. Throughout the 1950s, Betsy starred in several hit plays and became a familiar face on daytime television soap operas. Her work included performances in productions such as “Oh, Men! Oh, Women!” and “Mary, Mary.” In addition to her theater roles, she appeared in various television dramas throughout her career.
Death and Legacy
Betsy von Furstenberg passed away on April 21, 2015, due to complications from Alzheimer’s disease. Her legacy lives on through her contributions to theater and television, as well as her impact on the American stage. Friends and colleagues remember her not only for her talent but also her grace and elegance.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Fifth Column | 1960-01-29 | |
| Your Money or Your Wife | 1972-12-19 | |
| Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There | 2003-04-03 | Self |
| Loving | 1970-03-04 | Grace’s Aunt (uncredited) |
| Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age | 2021-08-14 | Self |
| Adventures in Paradise | 1959-10-05 | Dani Baxter |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| Alfred Hitchcock Presents | 1955-10-02 | Laura Gild/Thelma |
| The Chevy Mystery Show | 1960-05-29 | Susan Jerome |