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Thelma Ritter

Acting Born Feb 14, 1902 Brooklyn, New York, USA 24 credits

Biography

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.

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  • The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
  • The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Lottie Slocum
  • Telephone Time (1956)
  • The 20th Century Fox Hour (1955)
  • Rear Window (1954) as Stella
  • The Misfits (1961) as Isabelle Steers
  • Startime (1959) as Mrs. Gillis
  • The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
  • Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Self
  • Goodyear Television Playhouse (1951)
  • How the West Was Won (1962) as Agatha Clegg
  • All About Eve (1950) as Birdie Coonan
  • General Electric Theater (1953) as Doris Green
  • Pillow Talk (1959) as Alma
  • Miracle on 34th Street (1947) as Peter's Mother (uncredited)
  • Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) as Elizabeth Stroud
  • Titanic (1953) as Maude Young
  • Call Northside 777 (1948) as Captain's Secretary (uncredited)
  • Daddy Long Legs (1955) as Alicia Pritchard
  • Boeing, Boeing (1965) as Bertha
  • Pickup on South Street (1953) as Moe Williams