Betsy Russell
Betsy Russell
Betsy Russell (born Elizabeth Russell; September 6, 1963) is an American actress who is best known for her roles in Private School) (1983), Tomboy) (1985), and as Jill Tuck, one of the primary characters of the Saw film series) from 2006 to 2010.
Career
Russell's first role was in the 1982 film Let's Do It!. That same year, she landed roles on T. J. Hooker, Family Ties, and The Powers of Matthew Star. In 1983, Russell's breakout role came as Jordan Leigh-Jensen in the sex comedy Private School). While shooting the action film Avenging Angel), she was offered to audition for the 1985 film Silverado) but turned it down. She said in an interview, "Everything happens for a reason. I always believe my career would have been different had I done that part. I can't say if it would have been better or worse. I've had a great run."
Career
Russell went on to star in a series of B movies in the 1980s, including the comedy Tomboy) and the slasher film Cheerleader Camp. Russell also appeared on TV series such as The A-Team, Murder, She Wrote, 1st & Ten), and an episode of Superboy), which was a reunion with her Tomboy co-star Gerard Christopher. After 15 years of retirement from acting to focus on family, Russell appeared in a small role in Saw III playing John Kramer's) ex-wife, Jill Tuck.
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