Betsy Russell

Born and raised in San Diego, California, Betsy Russell is best known for her starring role as ‘Jill Tuck.’ At 16 years old, she landed her first gig in the business, a Pepsi commercial in her hometown. This sparked a fire within her, and she immediately made the move to Los Angeles to pursue acting full time. Once arriving in LA, television roles began to pour in, until she landed an audition for a film that would change her career, the 1983 sex-comedy, cult classic film PRIVATE SCHOOL. She booked the role on the spot, being cast as ‘Jordon Leigh-Jensen,’ playing opposite her idol Phoebe Cates.

The film launched Russell into Hollywood stardom, and she quickly became known as the “it-girl,” known for her ability to play a sexy bitch, with innocence. She continued to work steadily in film, starring in movies such as TOMBOY, AVENGING ANGEL, and made cameos in top television series including “The A-Team,” “T.J. Hooker,” and “Family Ties.” After taking a hiatus from TV and film in the 90s to focus on raising her family, Russell returned to the silver screen starring as ‘Jill Tuck’ in Lionsgate and Twisted Pictures’ SAW III, SAW IV, SAW V and SAW VI.

In addition to SAW 3D, Russell can also be seen starring in the SYFY adventure television film MANDRAKE, and the New Films International’s horror flick CHAIN LETTER, opposite Nikki Reed and Keith David in 2010.

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