Ruth Pointer
Biography
Ruth Pointer works in acting. Born March 19, 1946 in Oakland, California, USA. Archytele tracks 23 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Love Boat (1977) as Georgia, a Singer in Isaac's Backing Group
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self - The Pointer Sisters
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Cupcake
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self
- Numéro un (1975) as Self - The Pointer Sisters
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- Gimme a Break! (1981) as One of The Doo-Wop Girls
- Oliver & Company (1988) as Rita (singing voice) (uncredited)
- The Greatest Night in Pop (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- Car Wash (1976) as The Wilson Sister
- Voices That Care (1991) as Self - Choir Member
- We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song (1985) as Self (uncredited)
- Disneyland's 30th Anniversary Celebration (1985) as Self
- SEGAL (2025) as Self
- Food Rocks (1994) as The Get-the-Point Sisters (uncredited)
- The World According to Allee Willis (2024) as Self
- The Pointer Sisters: Up All Nite (1987) as Self - The Pointer Sisters
- Euro Disney Noël (1989) as Self
- Bob Hope's Christmas Cheer from Saudi Arabia (1991) as Self
- Suzanne Somers... And 10,000 G.I.s (1983) as The Pointer Sisters
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ruth Pointer best known for?
Ruth Pointer is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Love Boat (1977), RuPaul's Drag Race (2009), Champs-Elysées (1982).
When and where was Ruth Pointer born?
Ruth Pointer was born on March 19, 1946 in Oakland, California, USA.
How many credits does Ruth Pointer have?
Ruth Pointer has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1962 to 2025.
What is Ruth Pointer's background in cinema and television?
Ruth Esther Pointer (born March 19, 1946) is an American singer–songwriter who is best known as the eldest member of the American family vocal group The Pointer Sisters. Joining her sisters in 1972, the Pointer Sisters released their first album in 1973. The group eventually found fame with songs like "Yes We Can Can"...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 26
- The Carol Burnett Show (1967) as Self — aged about 21
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Self — aged about 73
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Cupcake — aged about 73
- RuPaul's Drag Race (2009) as Self - Guest Judge — aged about 63
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self - Musical Guest — aged about 16
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