Betty Lynn

Acting

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

18Total Films

8.1 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 29, 1926

Birth Place: Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.

About Betty Lynn

Elizabeth Ann Theresa Lynn (August 29, 1926 – October 16, 2021) was an American actress. Description above from the Wikipedia article Betty Lynn, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Betty Lynn reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 18 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Betty Lynn's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 22% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Betty Lynn remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Apartment for Peggy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Betty Lynn Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Betty Lynn's career based on audience ratings.

★8.1

★8.1

Apartment for Peggy: Professor Henry Barnes decides he's lived long enough and contemplates suicide. His attitude is changed by Peggy Taylor,

Apartment for Peggy

1948•Drama

★8.0

Mother Is a Freshman (1949) movie poster

★8.0

Mother Is a Freshman: Widow Abby Abbott is having serious money problems and has to dip into the family trust in order to pay for her daughter

Mother Is a Freshman

1949•Comedy

★7.2

★7.2

June Bride: A magazine's staff, including bickering ex-lovers Linda and Carey, cover an Indiana wedding, which goes slightly wrong.

June Bride

1948•Romance

★7.1

★7.1

Sitting Pretty: Tacey and Harry King are a suburban couple with three sons and a serious need of a babysitter. Tacey puts an ad in the p

Sitting Pretty

1948•Comedy

★6.4

Cheaper by the Dozen (1950) movie poster

★6.4

Cheaper by the Dozen: "Cheaper by the Dozen", based on the real-life story of the Gilbreth family, follows them from Providence, Rhode Island,

Cheaper by the Dozen

1950•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Betty Lynn.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	The Mayberry Effect	Betty Lynn	Flop	Similar →
1986	Return to Mayberry	Thelma Lou	Average	Similar →
1970	The Boy Who Stole the Elephant	Lottie Ladare	Flop	Similar →
1967	The Singles	-	Flop	Similar →
1960	Texas John Slaughter: Geronimo's Revenge	Viola Slaughter	Flop	Similar →
1959	The Hangman	Molly	Average	Similar →
1959	The Louisiana Hussy	Lili Guillot	Flop	Similar →
1956	Gun for a Coward	Claire	Average	Similar →
1956	Behind the High Wall	Anne MacGregor	Flop	Similar →
1956	Meet Me in Las Vegas	Young Bride	Flop	Similar →
1951	Take Care of My Little Girl	Marge Colby	Flop	Similar →
1951	Payment on Demand	Martha Ramsey	Average	Similar →
1950	Cheaper by the Dozen	Deborah Lancaster	Average	Similar →
1949	Father Was a Fullback	Connie Cooper	Average	Similar →
1949	Mother Is a Freshman	Susan Abbott	Super Hit	Similar →
1948	June Bride	Barbara 'Boo' Brinker	Hit	Similar →
1948	Apartment for Peggy	Wife	Super Hit	Similar →
1948	Sitting Pretty	Ginger	Hit	Similar →

Betty Lynn - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Betty Lynn?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Betty Lynn is "Apartment for Peggy" with a rating of 8.1/10.

How many movies has Betty Lynn acted in?

Betty Lynn has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Betty Lynn?

Other notable films include "Mother Is a Freshman", "June Bride", and "Sitting Pretty".