Betty Jean Ward (born September 12, 1944) is an American actress. She is the creator and the star of Stand-Up Opera, a musical one-woman show.
Personal life Ward was first married to Donald Trenner in 1966, they divorced in 1978. She was later married to director Gordon Hunt from 1995 until his death in 2016.
Career Early career She made her debut on the stage in 1960, in the original off-Broadway production of The Fantasticks, where she was an understudy for the role of Luisa/the Girl. B.J. Ward had gotten the part by calling the producer of the show.
She toured with the Groundlings for a short while before starting her own voice over career starting with Hanna-Barbera's Jana of the Jungle in 1978.
Singing career Ward also worked as a singer. She is well known for her acclaimed one-woman show, "Stand-Up Opera", which became a massive success with critics and audiences alike. She has released seven albums throughout her singing career.
Though Ward is best known as a voice actress, she has also appeared on television. In 1985, she made a rare film appearance in the television film Malice in Wonderland alongside Elizabeth Taylor and Jane Alexander. She has guest-starred on television series such as Frasier, ER, and In-Laws.
Filmography
Television YearTitleRoleNotes1978Jana of the JungleJanaMain role (13 episodes)The New MaverickB.J. Vinnie's HenchmanTelevision film1981Space StarsElektra11 episodes1982Spider-ManMedusa, Namorita2 episodes1982–1983The Little RascalsButch, Waldo33 episodesThe Incredible HulkBetty Ross, Alicia Masters13 episodes1984–1985Pink Panther and SonsPanky, Punkin26 episodesSuper FriendsJayna, Wonder Woman, young Bruce Wayne10 episodesThe LittlesAshley Little16 episodesVoltronPrincess Allura, additional voicesMain cast (122 episodes)1984–1988SnorksCasey Kelp65 episodes1985The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-DooMarcellaEpisode: "When You Witch Upon a Star"Star FairiesSparkle, MichelleTelevision filmChallenge of the GoBotsSmall Foot5 episodes1985–1986G.I. Joe: A Real American HeroScarlett38 episodes1986–1987CenturionsCassandra Cross, Lilith Cross2 episodes; uncreditedMy Little PonyNorth Star, Surprise4 episodes1986–1988The Flintstone KidsBetty Rubble, Mrs. Rockbottom34 episodes1987DuckTalesBirdie McQuack, Loopie McQuackEpisode: "Top Duck"Popeye and SonRad2 episodesSky CommandersErica SladeThe Little Troll PrinceBjorn's WifeTelevision film1988The Good, the Bad, and Huckleberry HoundVarious voicesTelevision filmSupermanWonder WomanEpisode: "Superman and Wonder Woman vs. the Sorceress of Time"A Pup Named Scooby-DooSugie Rogers, Betsy Brainy2 episodesThe Flintstone Kids' "Just Say No" SpecialBetty Rubble, Mrs. Gravelson, AnnouncerTelevision specialRockin' with Judy JetsonZippyTelevision filmScooby-Doo! and the Reluctant WerewolfGoogie, Repulsa1989MatlockBernice WooleyEpisode: "The Black Widow"1990Tiny Toon AdventuresHoneyEpisode: "Fields of Honey"The Wizard of OzGlinda13 episodes1991Darkwing DuckPatricia, Gloria Swansong2 episodesTaleSpinRecords ClerkEpisode: "Louie's Last Stand"1992Fish PoliceWidow CasinoEpisode: "The Shell Game"1993I Yabba-Dabba Do!Betty RubbleTelevision filmJonny's Golden Quest3-DACBonkersHildyEpisode: "What You Read Is What You Get"Murder, She WroteChairwomanEpisode: "Love's Deadly Desire"Hollyrock-a-Bye BabyBetty RubbleTelevision film1994Captain Planet and the PlaneteersFederal SpokesmanEpisode: "Twilight Ozone" Aladdin Jackal GirlEpisode: "Moonlight Madness"A Flintstones Christmas CarolBetty RubbleTelevision film1995Batman: The Animated SeriesM3Episode: "The Lion and the Unicorn"Daisy-Head MayzieMrs. McGrewTelevision special1995–1996Dumb and DumberVarious voices2 episodesGargoylesLydia Duane, Fleance, Lady of the Lake, Alexander Fox4 episodes1996–1997The Real Adventures of Jonny QuestIris, Nurse Holloway8 episodes1997What a Cartoon!Melissa, Computer2 episodesThe Angry BeaversComputerEpisode: "House Broken"Johnny BravoVelma Dinkley, Jebidisa, Mother3 episodes1998–2000Voltron: The Third DimensionPrincess Allura, additional voices26 episodes1999–2002The New Woody Woodpecker ShowWinnie Woodpecker17 episodes1999The Sylvester & Tweety MysteriesMadame PamplemousseEpisode: "Dutch Tweet"2002Harvey Birdman, Attorney at LawVelma DinkleyEpisode: "Shaggy Busted"Samurai JackWitch HagEpisode: "Jack and the Zombies"2007Ben 10Betty TennysonEpisode: "Big Fat Alien Wedding"2008The Spectacular Spider-ManMayor WatersEpisode: "Persona"2009Curious George: A Very Monkey ChristmasAunt MargaretTelevision special2010Regular ShowDr. AsinovskovichEpisode: "Grilled Cheese Deluxe"2011G.I. Joe: RenegadesConnie HauserEpisode: "Homecoming"
Film YearTitleRoleNotes1984GallavantsGalli1986GoBots: Battle of the Rock LordsSmall Foot1987G.I. Joe: The MovieScarlettDirect-to-video1988Pound Puppies and the Legend of Big PawWhopperDaffy Duck's QuackbustersThelma1991The Little Engine That CouldGrumpella1993Tom and Jerry: The MovieTom's Owner1994The PagemasterQueen of HeartsThe Bears Who Saved ChristmasMrs. Bucktooth1995The Pebble and the PenguinMagellanic Penguin1998Hercules and Xena – The Animated Movie: The Battle for Mount OlympusTethys (singing voice)Direct-to-videoScooby-Doo on Zombie IslandVelma DinkleyDirect-to-video1999Scooby-Doo! and the Witch's GhostThe Brave Little Toaster to the RescuePolice LadyDirect-to-video2000The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold FireRainbow Face (singing voice)Scooby-Doo and the Alien InvadersVelma DinkleyDirect-to-video2001Scooby-Doo and the Cyber Chase2016DC Super Hero Girls: Hero of the YearMaster Alchemist
Video games YearTitleRoleNotes1996Down in the DumpsMrs. Blub, Computer, Grandma Louse, MoleBlazing DragonsLady of the Lake, Rapunsel Yablanowitz1999Sword of the Berserk: Guts' RageCasca, Eriza2000Orphen: Scion of SorcerySephyGrandia IIRoan, ElmoScooby-Doo! Showdown in Ghost TownVelma DinkleyScooby-Doo! Phantom of the KnightScooby-Doo! Classic Creep Capers2001Scooby-Doo: Activity ChallengeScooby-Doo and the Cyber ChaseScooby-Doo! Jinx at the Sphinx2002Scooby-Doo! Night of 100 FrightsStar Trek: Starfleet Command IIIRomulan Officer2003Arc the Lad: Twilight of the SpiritsCamelliaStar Trek: Elite Force IIKatarina Scott2004Onimusha 3: Demon SiegeHenri Blanc2020Samurai Jack: Battle Through TimeWitch Hag
Theme Parks YearTitleRoleNotes1993Walt Disney's Carousel of ProgressSarah2005Robots of Mars 3D AdventureMechnical Voice
Discography Vocal Ease (1970) Queen of the Night (1994) Stand-Up Opera (1995) Syrinx: Voice of the Songbird (2003) B.J. Ward Sings Marshall Barer (2005) Double Feature: Love Songs From The Movies (2015) Double Feature 2: More Songs From The Movies! (2016)
References
External links Official website
B. J. Ward at Voice Chasers