Biography
Francine Beers (26 November 1924 – 27 March 2014) was an American actress whose career in radio, television, film and theatre spanned nearly six decades. Born in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Harry and Sadie Beers, she worked in the radio and television department at Young & Rubicam from 1944 before leaving the agency in 1964 to pursue acting full time.
She appeared in numerous character and supporting roles. On television these included Sybil Gooley in All in the Family and Judge Janis Silver in Law & Order. Film credits include 3 Men and a Baby (1987) as the Woman at Gift Shop, In Her Shoes (2005) as Mrs. Lefkowitz and Lucky You (2007). She also performed on Broadway in productions such as Cafe Crown (1964), 6 Rms Riv Vu (1972) and The American Clock (1980).
