Beverly Roberts' illustrious career in the entertainment industry began when she was spotted singing in a New York City nightclub by a Warner Brothers talent scout. This discovery led to her first film role in The Singing Kid (1936),where she shared the screen with legendary actor Al Jolson.
Roberts' early filmography includes notable appearances alongside other Hollywood icons, such as Humphrey Bogart in Two Against the World (1936) and Pat O'Brien in China Clipper (1936),a loose depiction of the founding of Pan American Airways. Her most prestigious film to date was God's Country and the Woman (1937),Warner Brothers' first Technicolor production, which was filmed at Mt. St. Helens, Washington.
However, Roberts' passion for singing and acting on the stage eventually led her to return to her roots. In the late 1940s and early 1950s, she appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, further solidifying her reputation as a talented performer.
In 1954, Roberts was appointed administrator of the Theater Authority, an organization comprising the five entertainment unions. Her role involved exercising jurisdiction over the appearance of performers at charity events and telethons. She retired in 1977 to Laguna Niguel, California, where she spent her later years.
Beverly Roberts' contributions to the entertainment industry were celebrated in 2002 when she was honored at the Del Mar Theater in Santa Cruz, California, during the grand re-opening of the venue. Her film, China Clipper, was screened on this occasion. Additionally, she was recognized at the Cinecon Film Festival in Hollywood in August 2002, a testament to her enduring legacy in the world of cinema.
