Thelma Ritter

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    February 14, 1902

    Day of Death

    February 5, 1969 (66 years old)

    Place of Birth

    Brooklyn, New York, USA

    Thelma Ritter

    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

    • Rear Window

      Rear Window

      1954

    • All About Eve

      All About Eve

      1950

    • Miracle on 34th Street

      Miracle on 34th Street

      1947

    • How the West Was Won

      How the West Was Won

      1962

    • The Misfits

      The Misfits

      1961

    • Birdman of Alcatraz

      Birdman of Alcatraz

      1962

    • Pillow Talk

      Pillow Talk

      1959

    • Pickup on South Street

      Pickup on South Street

      1953

    • Alfred Hitchcock Presents

      Alfred Hitchcock Presents

      1955

    • A Letter to Three Wives

      A Letter to Three Wives

      1949

    • Call Northside 777

      Call Northside 777

      1948

    • Titanic

      Titanic

      1953

    • Move Over, Darling

      Move Over, Darling

      1963

    • Boeing, Boeing

      Boeing, Boeing

      1965

    • Daddy Long Legs

      Daddy Long Legs

      1955