Thelma Ritter
Biography
Thelma Ritter (February 14, 1902 – February 5, 1969) was a renowned American actress celebrated for her exceptional talent in comedic portrayals of working-class individuals, often characterized by her distinctive New York accent. Throughout her illustrious career, she garnered significant acclaim, including a Tony Award and an impressive six nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, a record that remains unparalleled in that category. Ritter's ability to bring authenticity and humor to her roles endeared her to audiences and critics alike, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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A New Kind of Love
1963 • Lena O'Connor
Titanic (1953)
1953 • Maude Young
Boeing, Boeing
1965 • Bertha
The Model and the Marriage Broker
1951 • Mae Swasey
The Incident
1967 • Bertha Beckerman
How the West Was Won
1962
A Hole in the Head
1959 • Sophie Manetta
The Misfits
1961 • Isabelle Steers
City Across the River
1949 • Mrs. Katie Cusack
Daddy Long Legs
1955 • Alicia Pritchard
The Proud and Profane
1956 • Kate Connors
For Love or Money
1963 • Chloe Brasher
The Second Time Around
1961 • Aggie Gates
Father Was a Fullback
1949 • Geraldine
The Mating Season
1951 • Ellen McNulty
Move Over, Darling
1963 • Grace Arden
Pillow Talk
1959 • Alma
Pickup on South Street
1953 • Moe Williams
As Young as You Feel
1951 • Della Hodges
Birdman of Alcatraz
1962 • Elizabeth Stroud
All About Eve
1950 • Birdie Coonan