Thelma Ritter
- Born
- February 14, 1902 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Died
- February 5, 1969
- Actress
- soundtrack
- Archive footage
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 · 26 credits
- 1967The Incident · Actress (Bertha Beckerman)
- 1965Boeing, Boeing · Actress (Bertha)
- 1963Move Over, Darling · Actress (Grace Arden)
- 1963A New Kind of Love · Actress (Lena O'Connor)
- 1963For Love or Money · Actress (Chloe Brasher)
- 1962Birdman of Alcatraz · Actress (Elizabeth Stroud)
- 1961The Misfits · Actress (Isabelle Steers)
- 1961The Second Time Around · Actress (Aggie Gates)
- 1959Pillow Talk · Actress (Alma)
- 1959A Hole in the Head · Actress (Sophie Manetta)
- 1956The Proud and Profane · Actress (Kate Connors)
- 1955Daddy Long Legs · Actress (Alicia Pritchard)
- 1955Lucy Gallant · Actress (Molly Basserman)
- 1954Rear Window · Actress (Stella)
- 1953Pickup on South Street · Actress (Moe Williams)
- 1953Titanic · Actress (Maude Young)
- 1953The Farmer Takes a Wife · Actress (Lucy Cashdollar)
- 1952With a Song in My Heart · Actress (Clancy)
- 1951The Mating Season · Actress (Ellen McNulty)
- 1951As Young as You Feel · Actress (Della Hodges)
- 1951The Model and the Marriage Broker · Actress (Mae Swasey)
- 1950All About Eve · Actress (Birdie)
- 1950Perfect Strangers · Actress (Lena Fassler)
- 1950I'll Get By · Actress (Miss Murphy)
- 1949Father Was a Fullback · Actress (Geraldine)
- 1949City Across the River · Actress (Mrs. Katie Cusack)