Ruth Hussey
Biography
Ruth Hussey was an American actress born on October 30, 1911, in Providence, Rhode Island. She began her acting career in summer stock and later worked as a radio fashion commentator. Encouraged by a friend, she auditioned for roles at the Providence Playhouse, but was initially turned down. She then moved to New York City and began her acting career. Hussey is known for her work in films, including a role that earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1941. She appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career, which spanned over several decades.
Career overview
Ruth Hussey began her acting career in summer stock, later returning to Providence where she worked as a radio fashion commentator on a local station. She wrote ad copy for a clothing store and read it on the radio each afternoon. Encouraged by a friend, she tried out for acting roles at the Providence Playhouse, but was initially turned down due to the theater's policy of casting only from New York City. Undeterred, she traveled to New York City and eventually signed with a talent agency.
Hussey's acting credits include a notable role in a screwball comedy film, for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1941. The film, titled The Philadelphia Story, is one of her most well-known works. Her acting career spanned multiple genres, including comedy and drama, and she appeared in various films and television shows throughout her career.
Ruth Hussey's acting credits total 56 known works, according to available information. Her filmography includes notable titles such as Science Fiction Theatre and The Red Skelton Show, as well as an episode of the anthology series Příběhy Alfreda Hitchcocka.
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Full Filmography
64 titles- My Darling Daughters' Anniversary (1973) as Maggie Cartwright
- The Resurrection of Broncho Billy (1970) as Voice Over
- Vacation Playhouse (1963) as Nurse Edie Ramsey
- The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960) as Maid
- The Facts of Life (1960) as Mary Gilbert
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Maia
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Paula Hudson
- MGM Parade (1955)
- Playwrights '56 (1955)
- Climax! (1954) as Katherine Benson
- Climax! (1954) as Martha
- Climax! (1954) as Alice Moore
- Producers' Showcase (1954) as Mary Haines
- General Electric Theater (1953)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Emma
- The Christophers (1953)
- The Lady Wants Mink (1953) as Nora Connors
- Stars and Stripes Forever (1952) as Jennie Sousa
- Woman of the North Country (1952) as Christine Powell
- That's My Boy (1951) as Ann Jackson
- Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration (1951) as Mary
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Polly Baxter
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Kit Marlowe
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Meg
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Linda Carson
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Irene
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Harriet Craig
- Mr. Music (1950) as Lorna Marvis
- Louisa (1950) as Meg Norton
- The Great Gatsby (1949) as Jordan Baker
- Studio One (1948) as Nancy Edison
- I, Jane Doe (1948) as Eve Meredith Curtis
- Bedside Manner (1945) as Dr. Hedy Fredericks, MD
- The Uninvited (1944) as Pamela Fitzgerald
- Tender Comrade (1944) as Barbara Thomas
- Marine Raiders (1944) as Lt. Ellen Foster
- Soaring Stars (1942) as Herself
- Pierre of the Plains (1942) as Daisy Denton
- Tennessee Johnson (1942) as Eliza McCardle Johnson
- Our Wife (1941) as Professor Susan Drake
- H.M. Pulham, Esq. (1941) as Cordelia 'Kay' Motford Pulham
- Married Bachelor (1941) as Norma Haven
- Free and Easy (1941) as Martha Gray
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) as Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie
- Flight Command (1940) as Lorna Gray
- Northwest Passage (1940) as Elizabeth Browne
- Susan and God (1940) as Charlotte
- A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940) as Self
- The Women (1939) as Miss Wattson
- Another Thin Man (1939) as Dorothy Waters
- Honolulu (1939) as Eve
- Within the Law (1939) as Mary Turner
- Fast and Furious (1939) as Lily Cole
- Blackmail (1939) as Helen Ingram
- Maisie (1939) as Sybil Ames
- Marie Antoinette (1938) as Duchess de Polignac (uncredited)
- Judge Hardy's Children (1938) as Margaret Lee
- Hold That Kiss (1938) as Nadine Piermont
- Man-Proof (1938) as Jane (dialogue scenes deleted)
- Rich Man, Poor Girl (1938) as Joan Thayer
- Spring Madness (1938) as Kate McKim
- Time Out for Murder (1938) as Peggy Norton, victim
- Madame X (1937) as Annette
- Big City (1937) as Mayor's Secretary (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ruth Hussey best known for?
Ruth Hussey is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), MGM Parade (1955), Playwrights '56 (1955).
When and where was Ruth Hussey born?
Ruth Hussey was born on October 30, 1911 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. They passed away on April 19, 2005.
How many credits does Ruth Hussey have?
Ruth Hussey has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1937 to 1973.
What is Ruth Hussey's background in cinema and television?
Ruth Hussey was an American actress born on October 30, 1911, in Providence, Rhode Island. She began her acting career in summer stock and later worked as a radio fashion commentator. Encouraged by a friend, she auditioned for roles at the Providence Playhouse, but was initially turned down. She then moved to New York ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Paula Hudson — aged about 43
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) as Elizabeth 'Liz' Imbrie — aged about 28
- MGM Parade (1955) — aged about 43
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Maia — aged about 47
- Producers' Showcase (1954) as Mary Haines — aged about 42
- General Electric Theater (1953) — aged about 41
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