Betty Furness
Elizabeth Mary Furness (January 3, 1916 – April 2, 1994) was an American actress, consumer advocate, and current affairs commentator.
Betty Furness | |
|---|---|
from the film Mama Steps Out (1937) | |
| 2nd Special Assistant to the President for Consumer Affairs | |
| In office May 1, 1967 – January 20, 1969 | |
| President | Lyndon B. Johnson |
| Preceded by | Esther Peterson |
| Succeeded by | Virginia Knauer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Elizabeth Mary Furness January 3, 1916 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | April 2, 1994 (aged 78) New York City, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Leslie Midgley (1967-1994) (her death) Hugh "Bud" Ernst (1945-1946; 1946-1950) (his death) Johnny Green (1937-1943) |
| Children | 4 |
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