Known for movies
Saw III (2006)
as Jill
Saw IV (2007)
as Jill Tuck
Saw V (2008)
as Jill
Private School (1983)
as Jordan
Short Info
| Net Worth | $5 million dollars |
| Date Of Birth | September 6, 1963 |
| Spouse | Vincent Van Patten |
| Fact | Ex-daughter-in-law of Dick Van Patten and Pat Van Patten. |
Betsy Russell is an American actress best known for her role as Jill Tuck, the ex-wife of the Jigsaw Killer, in the Saw franchise.
Born in San Diego, California, on September 6, 1963, Russell was the middle child of three girls. Her father was a naval officer and her mother was a homemaker. Russell began acting in high school productions and community theater. After graduation, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career.
Russell made her film debut in the 1981 comedy Private School. She went on to appear in a number of films throughout the 1980s, including Teen Wolf Too (1987) and Tango & Cash (1989). In 1992, she landed the role of Jill Tuck in the first Saw film. She reprised her role in three more Saw films: Saw III (2006), Saw IV (2007), and Saw V (2008).
In addition to her work in the Saw franchise, Russell has also appeared in television shows such as CSI: Miami and Bones. She has been married twice and has two daughters.
Russell has a net worth of $3 million.
General Info
| Full Name | Betsy Russell |
| Net Worth | $5 million dollars |
| Date Of Birth | September 6, 1963 |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
Family
| Spouse | Vincent Van Patten |
| Children | Vincent Van Patten Jr., Richard Van Patten |
| Parents | Richard Russell, Constance Lerner |
| Siblings | Lauren Russell |
Accomplishments
| Movies | Saw VII, Private School, Saw VI, Saw V, Saw IV, Saw III, Avenging Angel, Cheerleader Camp, Tomboy, Chain Letter, Camp Fear, Delta Heat, My Trip Back to the Dark Side, Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer, The Break, Mandrake, Amore! |
| TV Shows | Platypus Man, The Adventures of Superboy |
Social profile links
Quotes
| # | Quote |
|---|---|
| 1 | I really believe that 'Saw' makes us stop and think and question our motives and what we're doing here on Earth. |
| 2 | I completely believe that the 'Saw' movies do have heart and soul and morals and values. |
Facts
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | Half sister of Lauren Russell. |
| 2 | After giving up acting in 1993 to raise her two boys Duke and Vincent, Betsy was divorced from Vincent Van Patten. [September 2005] |
| 3 | Gave birth to her 2nd child at age 31, a son Vincent Van Patten, Jr. on September 3, 1995. Child's father is her ex-husband, Vincent Van Patten. |
| 4 | Gave birth to her 1st child at age 29, a son Richard Van Patten in March 1993. Child's father is her ex-husband, Vincent Van Patten. |
| 5 | Ex-sister-in-law of James Van Patten and Nels Van Patten. |
| 6 | Ex-daughter-in-law of Dick Van Patten and Pat Van Patten. |
| 7 | Attended Mission Bay High School and graduated in 1981. |
| 8 | Granddaughter of Max Lerner. |
| 9 | She has 3 sisters and a brother. |
| 10 | Father, Richard Russell is a stock analyst. |
Pictures
Movies
Actress
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knock 'em Dead | 2014 | Louanne the Maid / Laurie Grant | |
| My Trip Back to the Dark Side | 2014 | Destiny | |
| Non-Stop | 2013 | TV Movie | Gayle |
| Lose Yourself | 2012 | Video | Destiny |
| Saw 3D: The Final Chapter | 2010 | Jill | |
| Mandrake | 2010 | TV Movie | Felicia |
| Chain Letter | 2009 | Sergeant Hamill | |
| Saw VI | 2009 | Jill | |
| Saw V | 2008 | Jill | |
| Saw IV | 2007 | Jill Tuck | |
| Saw III | 2006 | Jill | |
| The Flunky | 2000 | Candy | |
| The Break | 1995 | Candy | |
| Platypus Man | 1995 | TV Series | Becky |
| Amore! | 1993 | Cheryl Schwartz | |
| Delta Heat | 1992 | Vicky Forbes | |
| Camp Fear | 1991 | Video | Jamie |
| Trapper County War | 1989 | Lacey Luddigger | |
| Superboy | 1989 | TV Series | Serene |
| Roxanne: The Prize Pulitzer | 1989 | TV Movie | Liza Pulitzer |
| Cheerleader Camp | 1988 | Alison Wentworth | |
| 1st & Ten: The Championship | 1986-1987 | TV Series | Christy |
| Murder, She Wrote | 1986 | TV Series | Doris Robinson |
| The A-Team | 1984-1986 | TV Series | Adrian Prescott / Tina |
| Out of Control | 1985 | Chrissie Baret | |
| Tomboy | 1985 | Tomasina 'Tomboy' Boyd | |
| Avenging Angel | 1985 | Molly "Angel" Stewart | |
| Private School | 1983 | Jordan | |
| Let's Do It! | 1982 | Kittie | |
| Family Ties | 1982 | TV Series | Girl |
| T.J. Hooker | 1982 | TV Series | Teenager |
| The Powers of Matthew Star | 1982 | TV Series | Dawn |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jimmy Star Show with Ron Russell | 2015 | TV Series | Herself - Guest |
| Aspiring Hollywood | 2011 | TV Series | Herself |
| Chiller 13: The Decade's Scariest Movie Moments | 2010 | TV Movie documentary | |
| The Gregory Mantell Show | 2009 | TV Series | Herself |
| Up Close with Carrie Keagan | 2007 | TV Series | Herself |
Awards
Won Awards
| Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Eyegore Award | Eyegore Awards |
Source: IMDb, Wikipedia
