US EditionJack Betts Dies: ‘Spider-Man’ Actor Was 96
- Jack Betts, a character actor known for Spider-Man and spaghetti Westerns, died peacefully in his sleep on June 19 at his home in Los Osos, California.
- Betts' acting career began on Broadway in 1953 with Richard III and expanded to TV, film, and stage, including roles in soap operas and spaghetti Westerns from 1966 to 1973.
- In Sam Raimi's 2002 Spider-Man, he portrayed Henry Balkan, a member of the Oscorp board who dismissed Norman Osborn shortly before the Green Goblin attacked Times Square.
- Betts said he and actress Doris Roberts, who died in 2016, were 'best friends to the very end' and often attended Hollywood events together from the late 1980s onward.
- His family, including nephew Dean Sullivan, confirmed his death, noting Betts' encouragement helped actors persevere, and that his presence enriched the theatre community.
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Jack Betts, Spider-Man Star and Character Actor, Dies at 96: 'We Were So Fortunate to Have Enjoyed His Great Spirit'
The actor died at his home in Los Osos, Calif., on June 19Cinematic / Alamy Stock Photo; Lilly Lawrence/Getty Jack Betts in 'Spider-Man,' Jack Betts in 2017.NEED TO KNOWJack Betts, a character actor best known for starring in Spider-Man and spaghetti Western films, has diedThe star's nephew said he died in his sleep at age 96 on June 19Betts is survived by his nephew and nieces, plus his older sisterJack Betts, a character actor best known for s…
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