Betty Grable who was also known as Elizabeth Ruth Grable was an American Actress. Betty was born on December 18, 1916, and she died on July 2, 1973. Elizabeth Ruth Grable was born in St. Louis, Missouri, United States Of America. She was the golden gem of that time. And was the phenomenal actress of that time who got famous just because of her talent and great acting skills.

She initiated her career in the year 1929. There is still a lot more to know about this amazing star, hence we have collected a bunch of interesting facts that you may find fascinating. 

8 Things You Didn’t Know about Betty Grable

1. Besides Being An Actress

As we all know that Betty Grable was the phenomenal actress of that time but besides being an actress, she was also a great dancer, singer, a very good model, and a pin-up girl as well. In short, she was a very skillful person. ^[1] 

2. Film Career

The acting was her passion and Betty Grable initiated her acting career when she was just 12 years old. She began as an actress in the year 1929. She has appeared in many films and movies and did a great job in them. 

3. Relationship status

Betty Grabble married a guy name is Jackie Coogan who was also a former child actor She got married to him in the year 1937 but they got divorced in the year 1939. After that, she married another guy named Harry James in 1943 and they also got divorced in 1965.

4. Stage Work

She was not only a television actress but also a stage actress. She had done many stage shows which includes Tattle Tales, Guys, And Dolls, Born Yesterday, Belle Star, and many others. 

5. Educational Background

Betty Grabble was a well-educated person. She attended Clark’s Dancing School when she was just three years old. After that, she was also got admission to Hollywood Professional School. 

6. Popular Roles

She was famous for her great acting skills and she has done acting in many popular roles which include By Your Leave(1934). One of her best and biggest roles was in the movie College Swing (1938). ^[2]

7. Best Known For 

Betty Grable was a very phenomenal and brilliant actress who was actually popular and famous for her acting, singing, and modeling skills. She was best known for portraying the character in Shower of Stars (1958), Ford Star Jubilee (1956), and How to Be Very, Very Popular (1955).

8. Betty’s Death

Betty Grable died on July 2, 1973. She died due to lung cancer at the age of 56. She died in Santa, Monica, California.