Thelma Ritter
Known For
Acting
Born
1902-02-14 in Brooklyn, New York, USA
Died
1969-02-05
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.
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
The Merv Griffin Show
as Self
The Oscars
as Self
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
as Lottie Slocum
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
as Self
Rear Window
as Stella
The 20th Century Fox Hour
Miracle on 34th Street
as Peter's Mother (uncredited)
Telephone Time
Goodyear Television Playhouse
Lux Video Theatre
as Self
All About Eve
as Birdie Coonan
How the West Was Won
as Agatha Clegg
For Love or Money
as Chloe Brasher
The Misfits
as Isabelle Steers
Birdman of Alcatraz
as Elizabeth Stroud
Pillow Talk
as Alma
Titanic
as Maude Young
Call Northside 777
as Captain's Secretary (uncredited)