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Thelma Ritter (February 14, 1902 – February 5, 1969) was an American character actress who, known for her strong New York City accent, diminutive size, and plain look, favored working-class roles. She earned a Tony Award and six Academy Award nominations, more than any other actress in the Best Supporting Actress category.
Thelma Ritter. Actress: Rear Window. Thelma Ritter appeared in high school plays and was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In the 1940s she worked in radio. Her movie career was started with a bit part in the 1946 Miracle on 34th Street (1947). In the movie she played a weary Xmas shopper. Her performance in the short scene was noticed by Darryl F. Zanuck who insisted her...
Thelma Ritter. Actress: Rear Window. Thelma Ritter appeared in high school plays and was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In the 1940s she worked in radio. Her movie career was started with a bit part in the 1946 Miracle on 34th Street (1947). In the movie she played a weary Xmas shopper. Her performance in the short scene was noticed by Darryl F. Zanuck who insisted her...
Ritter, Thelma (1905–1969)American actress. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 14, 1905; died on February 5, 1969; graduated from the Manual Training High School, Brooklyn, and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts; married Joseph Moran (an actor), on April 21, 1927; children; Joseph; Monica Ann. Source for information on Ritter, Thelma (1905–1969): Women in World History: A ...
Dec 19, 2023 · Step into the glitz and glamour of Classic Hollywood as we shine a spotlight on Thelma Ritter, an icon of the silver screen. 🌟From unforgettable performance...
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.
Thelma Ritter was an American character actress who, known for her strong New York City accent, diminutive size, and plain look, favored working-class roles. She earned a Tony Award and six Academy Award nominations, more than any other actress in the Best Supporting Actress category.
FOR LOVE OR MONEY, Thelma Ritter, William Bendix, 1963 WHAT'S SO BAD ABOUT FEELING GOOD, Mary Tyler Moore, George Peppard (background), Thelma Ritter, 1968 PILLOW TALK, Doris Day, Thelma Ritter ...
Oct 29, 2018 · Few actors have earned so much love with so little screen time. (George Cukor’s charming 1951 The Model and the Marriage Broker gave Ritter a rare and welcome leading role.)That she was nominated six times for best supporting actress without ever winning seems in a way like a perfect tribute to her expect-the-worst persona.
In Samuel Fuller: Films of the 1950s. Thelma Ritter was Oscar nominated for her colourful role as a hard-luck snitch. Hell and High Water (1954) was a more conventional submarine adventure also starring Widmark.. Read More “Pillow Talk”
