Thelma Ritter
ActingBorn Feb 14, 1902 in Brooklyn, New York, USADied Feb 5, 1969
Thelma Ritter (February 14, 1902 – February 5, 1969) was an American actress, best known for her comedic roles as working-class characters and her strong New York accent. She was the recipient of a Tony Award and six nominations for Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, more than any other actress in the category.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.51962TV Show
The Merv Griffin Show
6.81962TV Show
The Oscars
7.01953TV Show
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
7.81955TV Show
Telephone Time
6.51956TV Show
The Colgate Comedy Hour
6.91950TV Show
The 20th Century Fox Hour
6.01955TV Show
Rear Window
8.31954Movie
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
6.41956TV Show
Startime
6.81959TV Show
Goodyear Television Playhouse
6.01951TV Show
Lux Video Theatre
6.71950TV Show
Filmography
Acting
- 2017Arthur Miller: Writeras Self (archive footage)
- 2013Footsteps on the Ceilingas Birdie Coonan (archive footage)
- 2011Marilyn at the Moviesas Self (archive footage)
- 2002The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fulleras Moe Williams (archive footage)
- 2002Making 'The Misfits'as Self (archive footage)
- 1997Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Lineas Self (archive footage)
- 1968What's So Bad About Feeling Good?