Thelma Ritter

Acting · Born 1902-02-14 in 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.

Filmography

• Birdman of Alcatraz as Elizabeth Stroud
• Rear Window as Stella
• All About Eve as Birdie Coonan
• Pillow Talk as Alma
• The Misfits as Isabelle Steers
• Miracle on 34th Street as Peter's Mother (uncredited)
• How the West Was Won as Agatha Clegg
• Pickup on South Street as Moe Williams
• Call Northside 777 as Captain's Secretary (uncredited)
• Arthur Miller: Writer as Self (archive footage)

TV

• Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Lottie Slocum
• The Colgate Comedy Hour as Self
• The Merv Griffin Show as Self
• General Electric Theater as Doris Green
• Goodyear Television Playhouse
• The 20th Century Fox Hour
• The Dinah Shore Chevy Show as Self
• Telephone Time
• The Oscars as Self
• Lux Video Theatre as Self