Thelma Ritter

Actor

Born February 14, 1902 in Brooklyn, New York, USA. Died February 5, 1969.

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.

Acting

What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Film, 1968
as Mrs. Schwartz
The Incident
Film, 1967
as Bertha Beckerman
Boeing, Boeing
Film, 1965
as Bertha
Move Over, Darling
Film, 1963
as Grace Arden
A New Kind of Love
Film, 1963
as Lena O'Connor
For Love or Money
Film, 1963
as Chloe Brasher
How the West Was Won
Film, 1962
as Agatha Clegg
Birdman of Alcatraz
Film, 1962
as Elizabeth Stroud
The Second Time Around
Film, 1961
as Aggie Gates
The Misfits
Film, 1961
as Isabelle Steers
Pillow Talk
Film, 1959
as Alma
Startime
TV series, 1959
as Mrs. Gillis
A Hole in the Head
Film, 1959
as Sophie Manetta
The Proud and Profane
Film, 1956
as Kate Connors
Telephone Time
TV series, 1956
1 episode
Lucy Gallant
Film, 1955
as Molly Basserman
The 20th Century Fox Hour
TV series, 1955
1 episode
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
TV series, 1955
as Lottie Slocum
Daddy Long Legs
Film, 1955
as Alicia Pritchard
Rear Window
Film, 1954
as Stella
The Farmer Takes a Wife
Film, 1953
as Lucy Cashdollar
Pickup on South Street
Film, 1953
as Moe Williams
Titanic
Film, 1953
as Maude Young
General Electric Theater
TV series, 1953
as Doris Green
With a Song in My Heart
Film, 1952
as Clancy
The Model and the Marriage Broker
Film, 1951
as Mae Swasey
Goodyear Television Playhouse
TV series, 1951
1 episode
As Young as You Feel
Film, 1951
as Della Hodges
The Mating Season
Film, 1951
as Ellen McNulty
All About Eve
Film, 1950
as Birdie Coonan