Ruth White

Ruth White

  • Birthday: 4/24/1914
  • Deathday: 12/3/1969
  • Place of birth: Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
  • Fame for: Acting
  • Also known as: Ruth Patricia White

Biography

Ruth Patricia White (April 24, 1914 – December 3, 1969) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA as Ruth Patricia White. She was an actress, known for Du silence et des ombres... (1962),Macadam cowboy (1969) and Pendez-les haut et court (1968). She died on December 3, 1969 in Perth Amboy. Her death, from cancer, was sudden and unexpected. She spent the final decade of her life as one of New York's most highly praised character actresses. She had sacrificed her career to care for an ailing parent, and when she returned to acting, she was in her mid-30s, overweight and without much promise of reviving her career. However, she scored great successes in the off-Broadway plays of Samuel Beckett (most notably "Happy Days"), appeared in Edward Albee's "Malcolm" (1966) and "Box" (1968), and earned a Tony nomination for her role in Harold Pinter's "The Birthday Party" (1968). She earned an Emmy nomination for her role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of "Little Moon of Alban".

Filmography

To Kill a Mockingbird
Release date: 12/20/1962

To Kill a Mockingbird

Role(s): Mrs. Dubose

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Midnight Cowboy
Release date: 5/25/1969

Midnight Cowboy

Role(s): Sally Buck

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Hang 'em High
Release date: 4/12/1968

Hang 'em High

Role(s): Madame Sophie

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The Reivers
Release date: 12/20/1969

The Reivers

Role(s): Miss Reba

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The Nun's Story
Release date: 6/18/1959

The Nun's Story

Role(s): Mother Marcella

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