Thelma Ritter

Actor
BirthdayFeb 14, 1902 (67 years old)
DeathdayFeb 5, 1969
Place of birthBrooklyn, New York, USA
GenderFemale

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

Stella

Aug 1, 1954

Birdie Coonan

Nov 9, 1950

Peter's Mother (uncredited)

Jun 4, 1947

Agatha Clegg

Nov 2, 1962

Isabelle Steers

Feb 1, 1961

Elizabeth Stroud

Jul 4, 1962

Moe Williams

May 27, 1953

Alma

Oct 7, 1959

Lottie Slocum

Oct 2, 1955

Sadie Dugan

Jan 20, 1949

Captain's Secretary (uncredited)

Feb 13, 1948

Maude Young

Apr 11, 1953

Bertha

Dec 22, 1965

Grace Arden

Dec 19, 1963

Alicia Pritchard

May 5, 1955

Bertha Beckerman

Nov 5, 1967

Self

Mar 19, 1953

Sophie Manetta

Sep 15, 1959

Lena O'Connor

Oct 10, 1963

Stella

Aug 1, 1954

Birdie Coonan

Nov 9, 1950

Peter's Mother (uncredited)

Jun 4, 1947

Agatha Clegg

Nov 2, 1962

Isabelle Steers

Feb 1, 1961

Elizabeth Stroud

Jul 4, 1962

Acting


Participated in 36 movies, 11 TV series

2017

Self (archive footage)


2013

Birdie Coonan (archive footage)


2002

Self (archive footage)


2002

Moe Williams (archive footage)


1997



1967

Bertha Beckerman


1965


1963

Grace Arden


1963

Lena O'Connor


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