Betty Helen Lucas (31 May 1924 – 7 April 2015), also known as Betty Lucas Peterson, born in Coogee, New South Wales, born to Walter Lucas and Marion Gibson, she was an Australian actress and theatre director, best known for her numerous roles on television. and stage
She played prominent roles in Prisoner as Clara Goddard in 1979, Taurus Rising as Faith Drysdale in 1982, and Richmond Hill as Mavis Roberts in 1988, she was married in 1946 to Australian actor and producer Ralph W.Peterson, until his death in 1996.
She made guest appearances in Homicide, Division 4, Matlock Police, Certain Women, A Country Practice, The Flying Doctors, Blue Heelers, All Saints and Always Greener.