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Fran Bennett
Actor

Fran Bennett

14 Aug 1937Born
12 Sep 2021Died
84Age at death
69Credits

Biography

Fran Bennett (August 14, 1937 – September 12, 2021) was an American actress, best known for her work in theater and television. She appeared in series such as Beauty and the Beast, Little House on the Prairie, Dallas, Falcon Crest, L.A. Law, ER, Boston Legal, and Scandal. Bennett had recurring roles in General Hospital and The Bold and the Beautiful and appeared in films like Promises in the Dark (1979), How I Got into College (1989), New Nightmare (1994), Foxfire (1996), and Jessabelle (2014). In addition to her acting career, she was the head of the acting program at the California Institute of the Arts from 1996 to 2003 and was inducted into the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame in 2005.

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She passed away at the age of 84.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2021The ManorFilm: Ruth
  2. 2019Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"Film: Mother Jefferson
  3. 2014JessabelleFilm: Mrs. Davis
  4. 2013The FostersSeries: Iris (2 episodes)
  5. 2012ScandalSeries: Louis (1 episode)
  6. 2009CommunitySeries: Nana (1 episode)
  7. 2008Grave MisconductFilm: Mrs. Crutch
  8. 2006The Book of DanielSeries: Lorraine (4 episodes)
  9. 2005Numb3rsSeries: Estelle Brown (1 episode)
  10. 2004Boston LegalSeries: Judge Diane Avent (1 episode)
  11. 2003NCISSeries: Mary Elaine Smith (2 episodes)
  12. 2002BoomtownSeries: Beatrice Rahming (1 episode)
  13. 2001Crossing JordanSeries: Judge (1 episode)
  14. 2001The Sky is FallingFilm: Mrs. Quinn
  15. 2000The Next Best ThingFilm: Judge Tracey Bennett
  16. 19998MMFilm: Nun
  17. 1999ProvidenceSeries: Chairwoman (1 episode)
  18. 1997Sunset BeachSeries (6 episodes)
  19. 1996Early EditionSeries: Judge A. Harding Joseph (1 episode)
  20. 1996FoxfireFilm: Judge Holifield
  21. 1996Arli$$Series: Amelia Halimon (1 episode)
  22. 1994Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing GovernorFilm: Judge Donna Andrews
  23. 1994Wes Craven's New NightmareFilm: Dr. Christine Heffner
  24. 1994Once in a LifetimeFilm: Dr. Liz Wells
  25. 1994ERSeries: Phyllis, Michelle (1 episode)
  26. 1994Chicago HopeSeries: Andrea Porter, Odelia Wilkes (1 episode)
  27. 1992Majority RuleFilm: Jane
  28. 1992Melrose PlaceSeries: Dr. Miller (1 episode)
  29. 1992Breaking the SilenceFilm: Judge Virginia Richards
  30. 1991The DoctorFilm: Admissions Secretary
  31. 1990The Knife and Gun ClubFilm: Nurse Mary Falk
  32. 1990Capital NewsSeries (1 episode)
  33. 1990Nasty BoysSeries (1 episode)
  34. 1989Mancuso, F.B.I.Series (1 episode)
  35. 1989My Dad Can't Be Crazy... Can He?Film: Nurse Etting
  36. 1989How I Got Into CollegeFilm: Mrs. Cook
  37. 1989Quantum LeapSeries: Ada Simpson, Marie Billings (2 episodes)
  38. 1989NightingalesSeries: Head Nurse Lenore Ritt (13 episodes)
  39. 1988Roots: The GiftFilm: May
  40. 1988NightingalesFilm: Nurse Ritt
  41. 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries: Fleet Admiral Shanthi (2 episodes)
  42. 1987Jake and the FatmanSeries: Thornton, Judge (uncredited) (1 episode)
  43. 1987Tour of DutySeries: Mrs. Johnson (1 episode)
  44. 1987A Year in the LifeSeries: Mrs. Caldwell (1 episode)
  45. 1986The Morning AfterFilm: Airline Clerk
  46. 1986ALFSeries: Mrs. Watson (1 episode)
  47. 1986L.A. LawSeries: Judge Hillary Miller Johnson (2 episodes)
  48. 1986Between Two WomenFilm: Night Nurse
  49. 1986MatlockSeries: Betty Harding (1 episode)
  50. 1985Shadow ChasersSeries: Dr. Frolov (1 episode)
  51. 1985The Twilight ZoneSeries: UN Chairman (segment "A Small Talent for War") (1 episode)
  52. 1984Murder, She WroteSeries: Detective MacKenzie (1 episode)
  53. 1984Highway to HeavenSeries: Flora (1 episode)
  54. 1984Cat on a Hot Tin RoofFilm: Sookey
  55. 1984Ernie Kovacs: Between the LaughterFilm: Miss Deal
  56. 1983Romantic ComedyFilm: Doctor #1
  57. 1982St. ElsewhereSeries: Nurse Julie Attucks (1 episode)
  58. 1982Remington SteeleSeries: Coroner (1 episode)
  59. 1982Matt HoustonSeries: Lucille (1 episode)
  60. 1982Cagney & LaceySeries (1 episode)
  61. 1982American PlayhouseSeries: Sookey (1 episode)
  62. 1981Falcon CrestSeries: Nurse (2 episodes)
  63. 1981Simon & SimonSeries: Wanda Tale (1 episode)
  64. 1981The Violation of Sarah McDavidFilm: Ms. Merriam
  65. 1979Knots LandingSeries: Bev Tolner, Kimya Haman, Dr. Faulkner (1 episode)
  66. 1979Friendships, Secrets and LiesFilm: Clarissa
  67. 1978Diff'rent StrokesSeries (1 episode)
  68. 1977Lou GrantSeries: Sarah, Chaney (1 episode)
  69. 1972ABC Afterschool SpecialSeries: Nurse Etting (1 episode)

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