BIRTHPLACE: Chicago, IL
BIRTHDATE: June 24
HEIGHT: 5'4
HAIR: Blonde
EYES: Brown
Born in Chicago, Betsy Randle spent her formative years in the suburb of Glenview,
where she attended the Wilmette schools. She graduated from New Trier, a prestigious
Midwestern high school which has spawned an impressive roster of entertainment-industry
talent.
Ms. Randle was cast in several of the school's lead roles during her high school years, including
"Wonderful Town," "Finian's Rainbow" and "Blithe Spirit."
After high school, Betsy ventured to Lawrence, Kansas, where she studied voice and theater
at the University of Kansas, performing in numerous plays -- among them, "A Streetcar Named
Desire," where she portrayed Stella. She also engaged in opera, performing the lead role of Adele
in "Die Fledermaus."
One of Betsy's informal singing appearances led to a most memorable professional
engagement. Captivated by her stage presence when she performed at a wedding, the owner
of the Chicago Bears asked her to sing the national anthem at Soldier Field during the Bears
' Super Bowl victory season.
In the Windy City, Betsy studied the Meisner technique with her acting teacher, Edward Kay
e Martin. She appeared in a Shakespeare showcase and numerous stage plays, including "Tribute"
and "A Summer at Blue Fish Cove."
Pursued by Hollywood casting agents, Ms. Randle was flown to Los Angeles, where she soon
landed guest-starring roles on television series
Betsy is currently a member of the Alliance Repertory Theater in Burbank, California
, where she has performed in the Garry Williams original play, "Rain," and the Dan
Castellaneta-directed "Pieces of Eight," among others
Betsy's first love is decidedly her family, which consists of husband John,
a screenwriter as well as a television director and editor; and two teenage children
, Jessica and Aaron. A nature lover, Betsy enjoys mountain biking, rock climbing
, fishing and camping, especially with her family.
Betsy's Photo Album
Betsy's Boy Meets World Photo Album
Betsy's Credits
