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Jack Betts Dies: ‘Spider-Man’ Actor Was 96
- Actor Jack Betts died at age 96 yesterday in his sleep at his home in Los Osos, California.
- Betts' long career began after his 1929 birth in Jersey City and involved roles in TV, film, and stage including One Life to Live.
- He was known for characters such as Dr. Ivan Kipling on ABC's soap opera and Henry Balkan in 2002's Spider-Man.
- Betts earned several acting awards including a 2018 lifetime achievement and a 2019 best ensemble, with over 100 credits listed on IMDb.
- His death prompted condolences from fans and colleagues who credited him for encouragement and memorable presence in film and theatre.
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On Friday, June 20, American actor Jack Betts died at the age of 96 at his home in California, USA. Betts worked in dozens of Western European films or spaghetti westerns. Some of them are Django and Sartana (1970), Sugar Colt (1966), Dead Men Don’t Make Shadows (1970), He Was Called Holy Ghost (1971), among others. He also starred in the role of Henry Balkan in Spider-Man (2002), directed by Sam Raimi, and was part of the cast of Gods and Monst…
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Jack Betts has sadly passed away. The legendary actor, known for starring in spaghetti Westerns and appearances in films like Spider-Man and Gods and Monsters, died at the age of 96, his nephew confirmed. Jack passed away in his sleep at home in Los Ojos, Calif., his nephew Dean Sullivan told THR. Keep reading to find out more… Jack shared a home with his friend, Everybody Loves Raymond actress Doris Roberts, until her passing in April 2016. He …
Veteran actor Jack Betts, known for Spider-Man, dies at 96
Jack Betts, renowned for his roles in classic spaghetti Westerns and as Henry Balkan in Spider-Man, passed away peacefully at his home. Tributes pour in from fans and theatre communities remembering his remarkable career.
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, the foreign media reported the death of Jack Betts. The 96-year-old actor had played in several successful films such as Spider-Man or many westerns.
Jack Betts, 'Spider-Man' Actor, Dies at 96
Jack Betts, who played Oscorp board chair Henry Balkan in Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man,” died Thursday in his home in Los Osos, California. He was 96. Betts also played Dr. Ivan Kipling on “One Life to Live” from 1979-85 and moved on to parts on several soap operas, including “General Hospital,” “The Edge of Night,” “The Doctors,” “Another World,” “All My Children,” “Search for Tomorrow,” “Guiding Light,” “Loving” and “Generations.” He also had parts…
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