Bettye Ackerman

Bettye Louise Ackerman (February 28, 1924 – November 1, 2006) was an American actress primarily known for her work on television.

Early years Ackerman was born in Cottageville, South Carolina (another source says she was born in Williston, South Carolina), She appeared in an early episode of prime time soap Falcon Crest portraying the character of Elisabeth Bradbury. She also appeared in two episodes of Perry Mason, starring Raymond Burr: in 1965. she played the role of Amy Reid in the episode, "The Case of the Thermal Thief," and in 1966. she played Laura Brandon in "The Case of the Positive Negative." In 1972, she appeared in the Gunsmoke episode, “This Golden Land.” In 1977, she appeared in "Never Con a Killer," the pilot for the ABC crime drama The Feather and Father Gang.

Stage Ackerman played the title role in the one act play Salome, by Oscar Wilde, as part of the Alexander Kirkland Acting Group. The production was released on Magic-Tone Records (CTG 4011). Ackerman's Broadway credits include A Meeting by the River (1979).

Film Ackerman's film debut came in Face of Fire in 1959. They had no children.

She sold her home in Beverly Hills, California, and returned to South Carolina to be near her large extended family in 1998.

Death Ackerman died November 1, 2006, after having suffered a stroke in Columbia, South Carolina. She was 82.

She is buried in Williston Cemetery in South Carolina.

Filmography

Film

Television