Portrait of Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, Feb 14 1902
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Wed, Feb 05 1969
Thelma Ritter is 66 years old
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Poster of Arthur Miller: Writer
Arthur Miller: Writer
Thelma Ritter would have been no older than
66 in Arthur Miller: Writer
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Dec 08 2017
Poster of Footsteps on the Ceiling
Footsteps on the Ceiling
Thelma Ritter would have been no older than
66 in Footsteps on the Ceiling
as 'Birdie Coonan (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 01 2013
Poster of Making 'The Misfits'
Making 'The Misfits'
Thelma Ritter would have been no older than
66 in Making 'The Misfits'
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Oct 02 2002
Poster of The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Thelma Ritter would have been no older than
66 in The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
as 'Moe Williams (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jul 02 2002
Poster of Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Thelma Ritter would have been no older than
66 in Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, May 12 1997
Poster of What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Thelma Ritter was
66 in What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
as 'Mrs. Schwartz'.
Fri, May 24 1968
Poster of The Incident
The Incident
Thelma Ritter was
65 in The Incident
as 'Bertha Beckerman'.
Sun, Nov 05 1967
Poster of Boeing, Boeing
Boeing, Boeing
Thelma Ritter was
63 in Boeing, Boeing
as 'Bertha'.
Wed, Dec 22 1965
Poster of Move Over, Darling
Move Over, Darling
Thelma Ritter was
61 in Move Over, Darling
as 'Grace Arden'.
Thu, Dec 19 1963
Poster of A New Kind of Love
A New Kind of Love
Thelma Ritter was
61 in A New Kind of Love
as 'Lena O'Connor'.
Thu, Oct 10 1963
Poster of For Love or Money
For Love or Money
Thelma Ritter was
61 in For Love or Money
as 'Chloe Brasher'.
Wed, Aug 07 1963
Poster of How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
Thelma Ritter was
60 in How the West Was Won
as 'Agatha Clegg'.
Fri, Nov 02 1962
Poster of Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz
Thelma Ritter was
60 in Birdman of Alcatraz
as 'Elizabeth Stroud'.
Wed, Jul 04 1962
Poster of The Second Time Around
The Second Time Around
Thelma Ritter was
59 in The Second Time Around
as 'Aggie Gates'.
Fri, Dec 22 1961
Poster of The Misfits
The Misfits
Thelma Ritter was
58 in The Misfits
as 'Isabelle Steers'.
Wed, Feb 01 1961
Poster of Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk
Thelma Ritter was
57 in Pillow Talk
as 'Alma'.
Wed, Oct 07 1959
Poster of A Hole in the Head
A Hole in the Head
Thelma Ritter was
57 in A Hole in the Head
as 'Sophie Manetta'.
Tue, Sep 15 1959
Poster of The Proud and Profane
The Proud and Profane
Thelma Ritter was
54 in The Proud and Profane
as 'Kate Connors'.
Wed, Jun 13 1956
Poster of Lucy Gallant
Lucy Gallant
Thelma Ritter was
53 in Lucy Gallant
as 'Molly Basserman'.
Thu, Oct 20 1955
Poster of Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
Thelma Ritter was
53 in Daddy Long Legs
as 'Alicia Pritchard'.
Thu, May 05 1955
Poster of Rear Window
Rear Window
Thelma Ritter was
52 in Rear Window
as 'Stella'.
Sun, Aug 01 1954
Poster of The Farmer Takes a Wife
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Thelma Ritter was
51 in The Farmer Takes a Wife
as 'Lucy Cashdollar'.
Fri, Jun 12 1953
Poster of Pickup on South Street
Pickup on South Street
Thelma Ritter was
51 in Pickup on South Street
as 'Moe Williams'.
Wed, May 27 1953
Poster of Titanic
Titanic
Thelma Ritter was
51 in Titanic
as 'Maude Young'.
Sat, Apr 11 1953
Poster of With a Song in My Heart
With a Song in My Heart
Thelma Ritter was
50 in With a Song in My Heart
as 'Clancy'.
Thu, Apr 03 1952
Poster of The Model and the Marriage Broker
The Model and the Marriage Broker
Thelma Ritter was
49 in The Model and the Marriage Broker
as 'Mae Swasey'.
Thu, Nov 01 1951
Poster of As Young as You Feel
As Young as You Feel
Thelma Ritter was
49 in As Young as You Feel
as 'Della Hodges'.
Fri, Jun 15 1951
Poster of The Mating Season
The Mating Season
Thelma Ritter was
48 in The Mating Season
as 'Ellen McNulty'.
Fri, Jan 12 1951
Poster of All About Eve
All About Eve
Thelma Ritter was
48 in All About Eve
as 'Birdie Coonan'.
Thu, Nov 09 1950
Poster of I'll Get By
I'll Get By
Thelma Ritter was
48 in I'll Get By
as 'Miss Murphy'.
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of Perfect Strangers
Perfect Strangers
Thelma Ritter was
48 in Perfect Strangers
as 'Lena Fassler'.
Sat, Mar 11 1950
Poster of Father Was a Fullback
Father Was a Fullback
Thelma Ritter was
47 in Father Was a Fullback
as 'Geraldine'.
Fri, Sep 30 1949
Poster of City Across the River
City Across the River
Thelma Ritter was
47 in City Across the River
as 'Mrs. Katie Cusack'.
Thu, Apr 07 1949
Poster of A Letter to Three Wives
A Letter to Three Wives
Thelma Ritter was
46 in A Letter to Three Wives
as 'Sadie Dugan (uncredited)'.
Thu, Jan 20 1949
Poster of Call Northside 777
Call Northside 777
Thelma Ritter was
45 in Call Northside 777
as 'Captain's Secretary (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 13 1948
Poster of Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
Thelma Ritter was
45 in Miracle on 34th Street
as 'Peter's Mother (uncredited)'.
Wed, Jun 04 1947

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Merv Griffin Show
The Merv Griffin Show
Thelma Ritter was
60+ in The Merv Griffin Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Thelma Ritter was
60+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Thelma Ritter was
54+ in The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1956
Poster of Telephone Time
Telephone Time
Thelma Ritter was
54+ in Telephone Time
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 08 1956
Poster of The 20th Century Fox Hour
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Thelma Ritter was
53+ in The 20th Century Fox Hour
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Thelma Ritter was
53+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as 'Lottie Slocum'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Thelma Ritter was
51+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Thelma Ritter was
50+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Doris Green'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of Goodyear Television Playhouse
Goodyear Television Playhouse
Thelma Ritter was
49+ in Goodyear Television Playhouse
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 14 1951
Poster of Lux Video Theatre
Lux Video Theatre
Thelma Ritter was
48+ in Lux Video Theatre
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1950
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Thelma Ritter was
48+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950