Betty Lou Gerson - Actor Profile

Betty Lou Gerson

Acting
Freshness: Jan 20, 2026
12Total Films
7.2 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 20, 1914
Birth Place: Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA

About Betty Lou Gerson

Betty Lou Gerson (April 20, 1914 – January 12, 1999) was an American actress, predominantly active in radio, but also in film and television, and as a voice actress. She is best known as the original voice of Cruella de Vil from the Disney animated film, One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) for which she was named a Disney Legend in 1996.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Betty Lou Gerson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Animation

The majority of Betty Lou Gerson's filmography leans towards the Animation 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 33% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Betty Lou Gerson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in One Hundred and One Dalmatians, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Betty Lou Gerson Movies Ranked

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

★7.2
One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) movie poster
★7.2

One Hundred and One Dalmatians: When a litter of dalmatian puppies are abducted by the minions of Cruella De Vil, the parents must find them before she

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

1961•Adventure
★7.2
Cats Don't Dance (1997) movie poster
★7.2

Cats Don't Dance: An ambitious singing and dancing cat in 1939 Hollywood overcomes several obstacles to fulfill his dream of becoming a mo

Cats Don't Dance

1997•Animation
★7.0
The Fly (1958) movie poster
★7.0

The Fly: Industrialist François Delambre is called late at night by his sister-in-law, Helene, who tells him that she has just ki

The Fly

1958•Sci-Fi
★7.0
Cinderella (1950) movie poster
★7.0

Cinderella: Cinderella has faith her dreams of a better life will come true. With help from her loyal mice friends and a wave of her

Cinderella

1950•Family
★5.9
Disney's Halloween Treat (1982) movie poster
★5.9

Disney's Halloween Treat: Contains memorable scenes from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," "Fantasia," "Lady and the Tramp," "Peter Pan," "One Hu

Disney's Halloween Treat

1982•Family

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Betty Lou Gerson.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Cats Don't Dance Frances (voice) Hit Similar →
1982 Disney's Halloween Treat Cruella De Vil (voice) (archive footage) Average Similar →
1977 Disney's Greatest Villains Cruella De Vil (voice) (archive footage) Flop Similar →
1961 One Hundred and One Dalmatians Cruella De Vil / Miss Birdwell (voice) Hit Similar →
1959 The Miracle of the Hills Kate Peacock Flop Similar →
1958 The Fly Nurse Andersone Hit Similar →
1957 The Green-Eyed Blonde Mrs. Ferguson Average Similar →
1956 Once to Every Woman Marge Flop Similar →
1955 An Annapolis Story Mrs. Lord Flop Similar →
1950 Undercover Girl Pat - Nurse (uncredited) Flop Similar →
1950 Cinderella Narrator (voice) Hit Similar →
1949 The Red Menace Greta Bloch, alias Yvonne Kraus Flop Similar →

Betty Lou Gerson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Betty Lou Gerson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Betty Lou Gerson is "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" with a rating of 7.2/10.

How many movies has Betty Lou Gerson acted in?

Betty Lou Gerson has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Betty Lou Gerson?

Other notable films include "Cats Don't Dance", "The Fly", and "Cinderella".