Betty Bobbitt
| Betty Bobbitt | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Betty Ann Bobbitt February 7, 1939 Manhattan, New York City |
| Occupation | Actress singer playwright teacher |
| Years active | 1958- |
| Spouse(s) | Robin Hill (artist) (divorced) |
| Website | Betty Bobbitt official website |
Betty Ann Bobbitt, (born February 7, 1939, in Manhattan, New York City), is an American-born actress, singer, playwright, and English teacher notable for her career in Australia. She remains best known for her role as dependable motherly character Judy Bryant in cult series Prisoner.
Born in Manhattan, New York and claimed to be raised in a town called Big Bear in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Bobbitt attended a Catholic Grammar school, before deciding on an acting career, after attending Norristown High School beginning her entertainment career in Australia began shortly after arrival in the country when she was hired to appear as a regular on a Melbourne television variety show, Daly At Night, in 1962, she came to Australia at request of compere John thin Daly, who had spotted her singing in a Los Angeles nightclub, she subsequently married an Australian artist and had a son Christopher in England. She later appeared in many stage productions with the Melbourne Theatre Company. She has been a fixture of Australian television since the 1970s with roles in soap opera Matlock Police, Homicide, A Country Practice, The Flying Doctors, All Saints and Blue Heelers.
However, Bobbitt became best known for her portrayal of lesbian character Judy Bryant in the popular Australian television series, Prisoner. She first appeared in the series in February 1980. Her character was intended for a short-term appearance, but she became immensely popular, and was retained in the series. Bobbitt continued in the role until May 1985, making her one of the show's longest serving characters.
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