- Born
- Died
- Birth nameLillie Mae Jones
- Nickname
- Betty Bebop
- Betty Carter was born on May 16, 1929 in Flint, Michigan, USA. She was a composer and actress, known for American Beauty (1999), Casino (1995) and The Parent Trap (1998). She was married to James Redding. She died on September 26, 1998 in New York City, New York, USA.
- SpouseJames Redding (2 children)
- ChildrenKagle ReddingMyles Redding
- ParentsJames Jones IIBessie Jones
- RelativesBertha Jones(Sibling)Louise Jones(Sibling)Vivian Jones(Sibling)James Jones III(Sibling)
- Won a Grammy as best female jazz vocalist.
- Founded record label Bet-Car Records in Detroit, MI, in 1970.
- Received The National Medal of Arts award
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1994.
- She was a jazz vocalist.
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