Betty Buckley

Betty Buckley earned a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for her iconic portrayal of Grizabella in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ‘Cats’ in 1982, a role she performed for 18 months. Her distinguished Broadway career began in 1969 as Martha Jefferson in ‘1776.’ She later received an Olivier Award nomination for Norma Desmond in the London production of ‘Sunset Boulevard’ (1994), before reprising the role on Broadway in 1995. Buckley also secured a second Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical for ‘Triumph of Love’ in 1997. Parallel to her theatrical success, Buckley cultivated a notable career in film and television, appearing as Miss Collins in Brian de Palma’s 1976 film adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘Carrie.’ On television, she starred as Abby Bradford for four seasons in the hit series ‘Eight is Enough’ from 1977 to 1981.

Other accolades include the Stephen Bruton Award (2015), Julie Harris Awards from The Actor’s Fund for Artistic Achievement (2017), the Sarah Siddons Award (2018), and a Lifetime Achievement Award from The American Songbook Association (2023). Ms. Buckley also holds Honorary Doctorates from The Boston Conservatory and Marymount College.