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Profile of Thelma Ritter
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14th February 1905 |
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Brooklyn, New York, USA |
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Thelma Ritter (February 14, 1902 – February 4, 1969) was an American character actress of the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Thelma Ritter was born in Brooklyn, New York. After appearing in high school plays and stock companies, she trained as an actress at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She followed a stage career until taking a hiatus to raise a family, then resumed her career on radio in the early 1940s. Her first movie role was in Miracle on 34th Street (1947). Ritter was nominated for 6 Academy Awards but never received one.
She is perhaps best known today for her role as James Stewart's nurse in Rear Window.
Shortly after a 1968 performance on The Jerry Lewis Show, Ritter suffered a heart attack which eventually proved fatal. She was 10 days shy of her 67th birthday.
Selected filmography
- Move Over Darling (1963)
- How the West Was Won (1962)
- Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
- The Misfits (1961)
- Pillow Talk (1959)
- Daddy Long Legs (1955)
- Rear Window (1954)
- Titanic (1953)
- All About Eve (1950)
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) (uncredited)
Awards and nominations
Academy Awards
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Pillow Talk (1959)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: Pickup on South Street (1953)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: With a Song in My Heart (1952)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: The Mating Season (1951)
- Nominated Oscar Best Actress in a Supporting Role for: All About Eve (1950)
Emmy Awards
- Nominated Emmy Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Goodyear Television Playhouse for episode "The Catered Affair"
Golden Globes Awards
- Nominated Golden Globe Best Supporting Actress for: Boeing Boeing (1965)
- Nominated Golden Globe Best Supporting Actress for The Mating Season (1951)
- Nominated Golden Globe Best Supporting Actress for All About Eve (1950)
Tony Awards
- Awarded Best Actress (Musical) 1957 for New Girl in Town in a tie with her co-star, Gwen Verdon
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