Betsy Blair was an Oscar nominated actress who was once married to Gene Kelly. She co-starred in the 1955 film Marty with Ernest Borgnine. Blair's associations with Marxist organizations led to her being blacklisted by Hollywood in the 1950s.
On March 13, 2009, Blair died of cancer at the age of 85 in a London hospital.
Notable Films
- Marty 1957
- Another Part of the Forest 1948
- The Snake Pit 1948
- Kind Lady 1951
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Was nominated for an Academy Award as best actress in a supporting role for playing "Clara Snyder" in the film Marty in 1955Los Angeles Times: Betsy Blair Dies at 85... (March 20, 2009)
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At the age of 16, Blair participated in a Marxist study group in New York CityLos Angeles Times: Betsy Blair Dies at 85... (March 20, 2009)
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Was investigated by the FBI for ties to the Joint Anti-Fascist Refugee Committee, the Sleepy Lagoon Committee and the Civil Rights CongressLos Angeles Times: Betsy Blair Dies at 85... (March 20, 2009)
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Wrote a memoir titled ''The Memory of All That
Love and Politics in New York, Hollywood and Paris in 2003Los Angeles Times: Betsy Blair Dies at 85... (March 20, 2009)
