Ruth White

Born in April 24th, 1914

From Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA

Ruth White Biography

Ruth Patricia White (April 24, 1914 – December 3, 1969) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA as Ruth Patricia White. She was an actress, known for Du silence et des ombres... (1962),Macadam cowboy (1969) and Pendez-les haut et court (1968). She died on December 3, 1969 in Perth Amboy. Her death, from cancer, was sudden and unexpected. She spent the final decade of her life as one of New York's most highly praised character actresses.

She had sacrificed her career to care for an ailing parent, and when she returned to acting, she was in her mid-30s, overweight and without much promise of reviving her career. However, she scored great successes in the off-Broadway plays of Samuel Beckett (most notably "Happy Days"), appeared in Edward Albee's "Malcolm" (1966) and "Box" (1968), and earned a Tony nomination for her role in Harold Pinter's "The Birthday Party" (1968).

She earned an Emmy nomination for her role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of "Little Moon of Alban".

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Ruth White Movies

The Pursuit of Happiness Poster
February 23, 1971
The Reivers Poster
December 25, 1969
Midnight Cowboy Poster
May 25, 1969
Charly Poster
September 23, 1968
Hang 'em High Poster
July 31, 1968
A Lovely Way to Die Poster
July 12, 1968
No Way to Treat a Lady Poster
March 20, 1968

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