Thelma Ritter
Born February 14, 1902 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
Thelma Ritter was a prolific stage and screen actress known for her comedic roles as working-class characters with a distinctive New York accent. Her career spanned multiple genres, including comedy and drama. She received a Tony Award and six Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actress.
2
Films reviewed
8.3
Avg. rating
Rear Window
Best-reviewed
1950–1954
Years active
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.
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Review Highlights
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“Jimmy Stewart's character L.B. Jeffries is a recluse who watches his neighbors' lives through his window, leading him to become suspicious of one of them due to their wife's sudden disappearance. Many reviewers praise the film for its simple yet engaging story and good performances from both Stewart and Grace Kelly.”
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“The public reaction to "All About Eve" is mixed but overwhelmingly positive. The film's performances, particularly Bette Davis' Oscar-winning portrayal of Margo Channing, are widely praised. However, some reviewers find the story and dialogue lacking, calling it "entertaining but not fantastic." A few critics also note that the film's Academy Awards were unusually high, with two wins for Joseph L. Mankiewicz's screenplay and direction.”
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Selected Filmography
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson(1962)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
- The Merv Griffin Show(1962)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour(1950)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show(1956)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- The 20th Century Fox Hour(1955)TV Series · 1 ep
- The Oscars(1953)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents(1955)TV Series · 1 epas Lottie Slocum
- Telephone Time(1956)TV Series · 1 ep
- Lux Video Theatre(1950)TV Series · 1 epas Self
- Startime(1959)TV Series · 1 epas Mrs. Gillis
- Goodyear Television Playhouse(1951)TV Series · 1 ep
- Miracle on 34th Street(1947)as Peter's Mother (uncredited)
- How the West Was Won(1962)as Agatha Clegg
- The Misfits(1961)as Isabelle Steers
- Birdman of Alcatraz(1962)as Elizabeth Stroud
- Pillow Talk(1959)as Alma
- General Electric Theater(1953)TV Series · 1 epas Doris Green
- Pickup on South Street(1953)as Moe Williams
- Titanic(1953)as Maude Young
- A Letter to Three Wives(1949)as Sadie Dugan (uncredited)