Thelma Ritter
Known for department: Acting
Birthday: 1902-02-14 – 1969-02-05
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, USA
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.
Known for
Birdman of Alcatraz
1962Elizabeth Stroud
Rear Window
1954Stella
All About Eve
1950Birdie Coonan
Call Northside 777
1948Captain's Secretary (uncredited)
Arthur Miller: Writer
2017Self (archive footage)
Pillow Talk
1959Alma
Move Over, Darling
1963Grace Arden
The Misfits
1961Isabelle Steers
Miracle on 34th Street
1947Peter's Mother (uncredited)
How the West Was Won
1962Agatha Clegg
Daddy Long Legs
1955Alicia Pritchard
Pickup on South Street
1953Moe Williams
A Hole in the Head
1959Sophie Manetta
A New Kind of Love
1963Lena O'Connor
The Proud and Profane
1956Kate Connors
City Across the River
1949Mrs. Katie Cusack
A Letter to Three Wives
1949Sadie Dugan (uncredited)
As Young as You Feel
1951Della Hodges
Boeing, Boeing
1965Bertha