
Betsy Brantley (born Elizabeth Jeanne Brantley; September 20, 1955) is an American actress from Rutherfordton, North Carolina, known for her prolific work across European cinema and American television. After moving to the United Kingdom to study at the Central School of Speech and Drama, she was discovered for her film debut opposite Sean Connery in "Five Days One Summer". Her international career continued with notable roles in the cult classic "Shock Treatment" as Neely Pritt, the thriller "The Fourth Protocol" alongside Pierce Brosnan, and a memorable turn as the body double for Jessica Rabbit in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?".
On the small screen, she is widely recognized for her series regular roles as Dr. Jennifer Seymour in "Tour of Duty" and Jesse Beckett, a veterinarian and mother of eight, in "Second Noah". Her diverse filmography also includes the action film "Dark Angel" (released as "I Come in Peace" in the U.S.), a cameo in "Double Jeopardy", and a performance as Elsie Cubitt in the Granada Television production of "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".
The older sister of producer and screenwriter Duncan Brantley, she was previously married to filmmaker Steven Soderbergh and actor Simon Dutton.

Double Jeopardy
1999 · as Prosecutor

The Princess Bride
1987 · as The Mother

Who Framed Roger Rabbit
1988 · as Jessica's Performance Model

Deep Impact
1998 · as Ellen Biederman

Kimi
2022 · as Kimi (voice)

Mercury Rising
1998 · as Special Ed Teacher #2

Dark Angel
1990 · as Diane Pallone

Flesh and Bone
1993 · as Peg

Another Country
1984 · as Julie Schofield

The Fourth Protocol
1987 · as Eileen McWirther

Washington Square
1997 · as Mrs. Montgomery

Rogue Trader
1999 · as Brenda Granger

Havana
1990 · as Diane

Shock Treatment
1981 · as Neely Pritt

Five Days One Summer
1982 · as Kate

The Yob
1988 · as Vanessa

The Angel Doll
2002 · as Mary Barlow

Dad, the Angel & Me
1995 · as Susan Lyons