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Betty Cashman 1911 - 2001

Betty Cashman of New York, New York County, NY was born on May 15, 1911 in New York, and died at age 90 years old on August 15, 2001 in New York. Betty Cashman was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 12 Market Street, Saddlebrook, NJ 07663 201-843-7600. Block K. Section 56, Plot 40.
Betty Cashman
Betty Cashman
New York, New York County, NY 10017
May 15, 1911
New York, New York, United States
August 15, 2001
New York, New York County, New York, United States
Female
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  • Introduction

    • Betty Cashman Obituary New York Times Save CASHMAN-Betty, ''Coach to the Famous,'' nationally known drama coach for politicians and performers, died Wednesday after a long illness. She was 90 years old. A native of New York City she taught acting and speech skills to a wide range of public figures from the late director of the Central Intelligence Agency, William J. Casey, and the late New York City Mayor, John Lindsay, to actors, Jack Palance and Tony Curtis. She was born in New York and began her professional acting career at age 4. Betty graduated with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and began her coaching career in New York City. During the 1950's, Ms. Cashman received four consecutive ''Show Business Oscars'' for ''Greatest Development of New Talent in the Theatre.'' Over the years, her list of clients included Dr. Joyce Brothers, Nancy Sinatra, Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor, Gene Shalit, and Eileen Ford. Co-Founder of Ford Models, Eileen Ford said that ''Betty Cashman was very much a part of my life and that of Ford Models in the early days of television commercials. She gave us lessons that not only improved our speech, but gave us all the confidence we all needed. Betty Cashman was the best there was. We all owed her a lot.'' In an interview with Charlie Rose on Rose's PBS program, Academy Award-winning actor, Jack Palance, singled Ms. Cashman out for praise as ''a fantastic coach.'' Bernadette Casey-Smith, daughter of the late CIA Director, William J. Casey, said her father called Betty Cashman ''a national treasure.'' Betty's technique attracted her to show producers who hired her as an ''Actor's Doctor,'' working with performers on a dramatic role. She was the author of several books on acting, one of which, ''Betty Cashman and You in Personality, Acting and Public Speaking,'' earned the coveted International Mark Twain Award. Betty is also listed in the ''Who's Who of American Women'' and ''Who's Who of the American Theatre.'' A celebration of Betty Cashman's life will be held at a later date. ''Liz'' Wickersham CASHMAN-Betty. A prominent drama and political coach in New York City for many years. Beloved sister of Larry and Gilda. Devoted aunt of Ronald, Annette, Jeffrey and Arlene. Loving grand aunt of Brett and Jill. She will be missed by the many whose lives she touched.
  • 05/15
    1911

    Birthday

    May 15, 1911
    Birthdate
    New York, New York United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Jewish. Betty was very spiritual and went to a theological seminary.
  • Nationality & Locations

    American
  • Early Life & Education

    College Graduate Theology Expert. Broadway Moon Over Mulberry Street (Sep 04, 1935 - May 1936) Performer: Betty Kashman [Giovanna Baccolini] Play Comedy Original The Honor Code (May 18, 1931 - Jun 1931) Performer: Betty Kashman [Lillian Piccichanti] Play Comedy Original
  • Religious Beliefs

    Jewish
  • Professional Career

    The Most Famous Acting Coach in New York City for over 50 years! AUG 17, 2001 Betty Cashman, an acting coach and public speaking teacher who worked with stars of the stage, screen and political arena, died in New York City Aug. 15, at the age of 90, according to friends. Betty Cashman, an acting coach and public speaking teacher who worked with stars of the stage, screen and political arena, died in New York City Aug. 15, at the age of 90, according to friends. The New York native's students included Tony Curtis, the Gabor sisters, Jack Palance, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, Nancy Sinatra, Gene Shalit, CIA director William Casey and more, according to obituary information published by family and colleagues. Ms. Cashman was a drama coach, author, actress and director over the years. In 1947, she founded the Betty Cashman Drama Studios. Her books include "Betty Cashman and you in — Personality, Acting and Public Speaking" (1950), "Successful Self-Expression Course" (1954) and "Thoughts for Actors and You" (1958). As an actress, she made her stage debut at four in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch for the Poughkeepsie Players, and her New York City debut was in Honor Code at the Vanderbilt Theatre in 1931, followed by Moon Over Mulberry Street at the Lyceum Theatre in 1935. For the Professional Players Guild, she appeared in Preferred and The Torch-Bearers. For the Mansfield Players, she toured in The Merchant of Venice (as Portia) and The Taming of the Shrew (as Katharine), 1940 42. She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Juilliard School of Music and Columbia University. She directed for the stage and served as an acting coach for New York productions (including Anna Lucasta, Polonaise, Rhapsody). She was also a radio actress. Ms. Cashman received the Show Business Award for "outstanding development of new talent" (1955-58) and her writing earned her honorary membership into the International Mark Twain Society. A celebration of her life is planned for the future. — By Kenneth Jones
  • Personal Life & Family

    Broadway Moon Over Mulberry Street (Sep 04, 1935 - May 1936) Performer: Betty Kashman [Giovanna Baccolini] PlayComedyOriginal The Honor Code (May 18, 1931 - Jun 1931) Performer: Betty Kashman [Lillian Piccichanti] PlayComedyOriginal
  • 08/15
    2001

    Death

    August 15, 2001
    Death date
    Heart Failure.
    Cause of death
    New York, New York County, New York United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

    mm/dd/yyyy
    Funeral date
    Riverside Cemetery, 12 Market Street, Saddlebrook, NJ 07663 201-843-7600. Block K. Section 56, Plot 40
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    • Betty Cashman Obituary New York Times CASHMAN-Betty, ''Coach to the Famous,'' nationally known drama coach for politicians and performers, died Wednesday after a long illness. She was 90 years old. A native of New York City she taught acting and speech skills to a wide range of public figures from the late director of the Central Intelligence Agency, William J. Casey, and the late New York City Mayor, John Lindsay, to actors, Jack Palance and Tony Curtis. She was born in New York and began her professional acting career at age 4. Betty graduated with honors from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and began her coaching career in New York City. During the 1950's, Ms. Cashman received four consecutive ''Show Business Oscars'' for ''Greatest Development of New Talent in the Theatre.'' Over the years, her list of clients included Dr. Joyce Brothers, Nancy Sinatra, Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor, Gene Shalit, and Eileen Ford. Co-Founder of Ford Models, Eileen Ford said that ''Betty Cashman was very much a part of my life and that of Ford Models in the early days of television commercials. She gave us lessons that not only improved our speech, but gave us all the confidence we all needed. Betty Cashman was the best there was. We all owed her a lot.'' In an interview with Charlie Rose on Rose's PBS program, Academy Award-winning actor, Jack Palance, singled Ms. Cashman out for praise as ''a fantastic coach.'' Bernadette Casey-Smith, daughter of the late CIA Director, William J. Casey, said her father called Betty Cashman ''a national treasure.'' Betty's technique attracted her to show producers who hired her as an ''Actor's Doctor,'' working with performers on a dramatic role. She was the author of several books on acting, one of which, ''Betty Cashman and You in Personality, Acting and Public Speaking,'' earned the coveted International Mark Twain Award. Betty is also listed in the ''Who's Who of American Women'' and ''Who's Who of the American Theatre.'' A celebration of Betty Cashman's life will be held at a later date. ''Liz'' Wickersham CASHMAN-Betty. A prominent drama and political coach in New York City for many years. Beloved sister of Larry and Gilda. Devoted aunt of Ronald, Annette, Jeffrey and Arlene. Loving grand aunt of Brett and Jill. She will be missed by the many whose lives she touched. Betty Cashman, Influential Acting and Speech Coach, Dead at 90 AUG 17, 2001 Betty Cashman, an acting coach and public speaking teacher who worked with stars of the stage, screen and political arena, died in New York City Aug. 15, at the age of 90, according to friends. Betty Cashman, an acting coach and public speaking teacher who worked with stars of the stage, screen and political arena, died in New York City Aug. 15, at the age of 90, according to friends. The New York native's students included Tony Curtis, the Gabor sisters, Jack Palance, New York City Mayor John Lindsay, Nancy Sinatra, Gene Shalit, CIA director William Casey and more, according to obituary information published by family and colleagues. Ms. Cashman was a drama coach, author, actress and director over the years. In 1947, she founded the Betty Cashman Drama Studios. Her books include "Betty Cashman and you in — Personality, Acting and Public Speaking" (1950), "Successful Self-Expression Course" (1954) and "Thoughts for Actors and You" (1958). As an actress, she made her stage debut at four in Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch for the Poughkeepsie Players, and her New York City debut was in Honor Code at the Vanderbilt Theatre in 1931, followed by Moon Over Mulberry Street at the Lyceum Theatre in 1935. For the Professional Players Guild, she appeared in Preferred and The Torch-Bearers. For the Mansfield Players, she toured in The Merchant of Venice (as Portia) and The Taming of the Shrew (as Katharine), 1940 42. She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Juilliard School of Music and Columbia University. She directed for the stage and served as an acting coach for New York productions (including Anna Lucasta, Polonaise, Rhapsody). She was also a radio actress. Ms. Cashman received the Show Business Award for "outstanding development of new talent" (1955-58) and her writing earned her honorary membership into the International Mark Twain Society. A celebration of her life is planned for the future. — By Kenneth Jones Riverside Cemetery, 12 Market Street, Saddlebrook, NJ 07663 201-843-7600. Block K. Section 56, Plot 40, ...
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Eileen Ford was very close to Betty who was very fond of Eileen Ford.
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Betty is buried as Betty Cashman Kashman in Riverside Cemetery, 12 Market Street, Saddlebrook, NJ 07663 201-843-7600. Block K. Section 56, Plot 40, Grave 1+ Family Section # 20. Endowed care. Map # 354. August 15, 2001.
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Eileen Ford
Eileen Ford of Califon, Hunterdon County, New Jersey United States was born on March 25, 1922 in New York, New York County, NY, and died at age 92 years old on July 9, 2014 in Morristown, Morris County, NJ. Eileen Ford was buried in 2014 at Cremated. Ashes given to family..
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