Beth Grant Biography: Age, Husband, Children, Net Worth, Height, Parents, Movies

Elizabeth Grant is famously known as Beth Grant, a distinguished actress, producer, and director, is celebrated for her memorable character roles in film, television, and theater.

With a career spanning over four decades, she is best known for her performances as Kitty Farmer in Donnie Darko, Beverly Janoszewski in The Mindy Project, and roles in Academy Award-winning films like Rain Man, No Country for Old Men, and The Artist.

Profile

• Full Name: Elizabeth Grant
• Stage Name: Beth Grant
• Born: September 18, 1949
• Age: 75 years old
• Birthplace: Gadsden, Alabama, USA
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: Actress, Producer, Director
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
• Parents: Mr. William Grant and Mrs. Elizabeth (Libba) Grant
• Siblings: Bubba Grant
• Spouse: Michael Chieffo (M. 1985–present)
• Children: Mary Chieffo
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million USD

Early Life and Education

Beth Grant, a distinguished actress, producer, and director, was born on September 18, 1949, in Gadsden, Alabama, USA.

Raised by her parents, Mr. William Grant, a poultry specialist and salesman, and Mrs. Elizabeth (Libba) Grant, a manager for the North Carolina Employment Security Commission and an Equal Rights Amendment activist, she grew up in a supportive family alongside her brother, Bubba Grant.

Beth was active in the drama department at New Hanover High School, graduating in 1967, though she primarily worked backstage.

She later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing from East Carolina University in 1973, before moving to New York City to pursue her acting career.

Her ethnicity is Caucasian, and she practices Christianity.

Career

Beth Grant, a distinguished actress, producer, and director, began her screen career in 1979 with a role in the TV series B.J. and the Bear.

After focusing on theater in her early years, she gained prominence in the late 1980s with roles in Rain Man (1988) as Mother at Farm House, Child’s Play 2 (1990) as Miss Kettlewell, and Flatliners (1990).

Her filmography grew with notable performances in Speed (1994) as Helen, To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) as Loretta, A Time to Kill (1996) as Cora Mae Cobb, and Donnie Darko (2001) as the conservative Kitty Farmer, a role that became one of her most iconic.

She also played Carla Jean’s mother in No Country for Old Men (2007) and Peppy’s maid in The Artist (2011), both Oscar-winning films, as well as Lady Bird Johnson in Jackie (2016).

On television, Beth became a series regular as Beverly Janoszewski in The Mindy Project (2012–2017), portraying a quirky nurse, and played Gracie Leigh in Jericho (2006–2008).

She had recurring roles in Wonderfalls as Marianne Marie Beetle, Pushing Daisies, Mockingbird Lane, and A Series of Unfortunate Events.

Guest appearances include Friends, The X-Files, Criminal Minds (2010) as serial killer Anita Weld Roycewood, and Malcolm in the Middle.

As a director, she helmed the award-winning short film The Perfect Fit (2018), featuring her daughter, Mary Chieffo.

Beth’s theater work includes a critically acclaimed performance as Grace in Grace & Glorie (2010) and as Willadean Winkler in The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife, earning multiple awards.

Her voice acting includes roles in animated projects, and she remains active in both film and stage productions.

Awards and Nominations

• 2004: Flickerfest – Won Best Screenplay for Soar (Short Film).

• 2008: St Kilda Film Festival – Won Best Actor for Lens Love Story.

• 2010: Ovation Award – Won Lead Actress in a Play for Grace & Glorie (Colony Theatre Company).

• 2010: Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award – Won Lead Actress for The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife.

• 2010: LA Stage Alliance Ovation Award – Won Best Actress for The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife.

• 2010: Backstage West Garlan Award – Won Best Actress for The Trials and Tribulations of a Trailer Trash Housewife.

• 2010: Chlotrudis Career So Far Award – Won for contributions to independent cinema.

• 2012: Australian Film Critics Association – Nominated for Outstanding Actor in a TV Comedy Series (Laid).

• 2014: AACTA Award – Nominated for Best Lead Actor (The Little Death).

• 2016: AACTA Award – Nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Television Drama (Secret City).

• 2018: AACTA Award – Nominated for Best Supporting Actor (The Nightingale).

• 2018: Orry-Kelly Award – Won for contributions to Australia’s national identity.

• 2019: AACTA Award – Won Best Lead Actor (Judy and Punch).

Social Media

Beth Grant does not have social media account.

Personal Life

Beth Grant, a distinguished actress, producer, and director, is 75 years old and has been married to actor Michael Chieffo since 1985.

The couple has one daughter, Mary Chieffo, an actress known for her role as L’Rell in Star Trek: Discovery.

Beth credits her husband and daughter, along with her late parents and brother Bubba Grant and his wife, Dr. Mary Grant, for supporting her career ambitions.

Her hobbies include theater, spending time with her family, and revisiting her childhood memories in Wilmington, North Carolina, where she fondly recalls sailing and picnicking.

She remains active in the industry, splitting her time between Los Angeles and her Southern roots.

Filmography (Selected)

• Rain Man (1988) – Mother at Farm House
• Child’s Play 2 (1990) – Miss Kettlewell
• Flatliners (1990) – Housewife
• The Wizard (1989) – Diner Manager
• Speed (1994) – Helen
• To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995) – Loretta
• A Time to Kill (1996) – Cora Mae Cobb
• Donnie Darko (2001) – Kitty Farmer
• Pearl Harbor (2001) – Motherly Secretary
• The Rookie (2002) – Olline
• Matchstick Men (2003) – Laundry Lady
• Little Miss Sunshine (2006) – Pageant Official Jenkins
• No Country for Old Men (2007) – Carla Jean’s Mother
• Factory Girl (2006) – Julia Warhol
• The Artist (2011) – Peppy’s Maid
• Jackie (2016) – Lady Bird Johnson
• Lucky (2017) – Elaine
• Words on Bathroom Walls (2020) – Sister Catherine

Television (Selected)

• B.J. and the Bear (1979) – Guest Role
• The Golden Girls (1989) – Louise
• Friends (1994) – Lizzy
• The X-Files (1999) – Iris Finster
• Malcolm in the Middle (2000–2004) – Dorene Hooper
• Jericho (2006–2008) – Gracie Leigh
• Pushing Daisies (2007–2009) – Marianne Marie Beetle
• Criminal Minds (2010) – Anita Weld Roycewood
• The Mindy Project (2012–2017) – Beverly Janoszewski
• A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017–2019) – Woman with Hair but No Beard
• Dollface (2019–2022) – Cat Lady

Net Worth

Beth Grant, a distinguished actress, producer, and director, has an estimated net worth of $1 million USD.

Her wealth is derived from her extensive career in film and television, including roles in high-profile projects like The Mindy Project, Donnie Darko, and No Country for Old Men.