Simplify the following text for a Grade 6 native English-speaking person.
Original: Betty White Ludden ( born January 17 , 1922 ) , better known as Betty White , is an American actress , comedian , author , and former game show host .
Simplified: jpg thumb ( 471x600 ) px right Betty White ) ) Betty White is a comedian , author and actress . She was born January 17 , 1922 in Oak Park , Illinois .