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Known for:	Carrie, Frantic, Tender Mercies
Birth name:	Betty Lynn Buckley
Birthday:	3 July 1947, Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Also has an extensive Broadway career under her belt. Won a supporting Tony in 1983 for "Cats". Graduated from Texas Christian University (Ft. Worth, TX) Competed in the 1966 Miss Texas Pageant as Miss Fort Worth. Was invited to appear as a dancer/singer at the 1967 Miss America Pageant. Played Carrie's mother, Margaret White, in the Broadway musical version of "Carrie". In the film Carrie, Buckley played the gym teacher. Member of Zeta Tau Alpha sorority. Sang backup on Roberta Flack's 1974 hit album "Feel Like Makin' Love". Won Broadway's 1983 Tony Award as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "Cats." In 1998, she was Tony-nominated as Best Actress (Musical) for "Triumph of Love." Along with her 1983 Tony Award and 1998 nomination, she has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and two Grammy Awards. "Over You", the song she sang in the 1983 movie, Tender Mercies, was nominated for an Academy Award as Best Song of the Year.

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