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American actress and vaudevillian (1902-1969)
Thelma Ritter was an American character actress with a strong New York accent who took working-class roles. She received a Tony Award and six Academy award nominations, more than any other actress in the category.Wikipedia
| Born | February 14, 1902 |
| Hometown | New York City, U.S. |
| Height | 5'1" (1.55m) |
| Spouse | Joseph Moran (m 1927 - 1969) |
| Children | Monica Moran |
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS
The Farmer Takes a Wife
1h 31min
1935
The Model and the Marriage Broker
1h 43min
1976
Boeing, Boeing
1h 42min
1965
Move Over, Darling
1h 43min
1963
The Proud and Profane
1h 51min
1956
Lucy Gallant
1h 44min
1955
Daddy Long Legs
2h 6min
1955
AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | Boeing Boeing (1965 film) | Nominated |
| 1963 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | Birdman of Alcatraz (film) | Nominated |
| 1960 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | Pillow Talk (film) | Nominated |
| 1954 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | Pickup on South Street | Nominated |
| 1953 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | With a Song in My Heart (film) | Nominated |
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