Michele Dotrice is a British actor, best known for her role as ‘Betty Spencer’ in the British sitcom ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em.’ She was born in Lincolnshire, England, to Roy and Kay Dotrice. Both her parents were actors. Thus, Michele and her two sisters also followed in their footsteps. Michele made her acting debut at 14, playing the supporting role of ‘Nell’ in the series ‘The Old Curiosity Shop.’ She then appeared in the 1966 film ‘The Witches.’ She began the 1970s with two horror films, ‘And Soon the Darkness’ and ‘The Blood on Satan’s Claw.’ However, it was a TV sitcom, titled ‘Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em,’ that made her a household celebrity in the U.K. The sitcom premiered in 1973 and became an instant success. Michele appeared as ‘Betty Spencer’ in all its episodes, until 1978. After playing some guest roles on TV, she appeared in a few episodes of the series ‘Bramwell’ and earned critical acclaim. Most recently, she was seen playing one of the key roles in the British drama film ‘Starfish.’
