Thelma Ritter

Thelma Ritter

Actor

Brooklyn, New York, USA
February 14, 1902

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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Representative Works

Rear Window
Rear Window
8.3
/ English
All About Eve
All About Eve
8.1
/ English
Miracle on 34th Street
Miracle on 34th Street
7.4
/ English
The Misfits
The Misfits
7.0
/ English
How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won
7.0
/ English
Pillow Talk
Pillow Talk
7.1
/ English
Titanic
Titanic
6.6
/ English
Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz
7.5
/ English
Daddy Long Legs
Daddy Long Legs
6.4
/ English
Pickup on South Street
Pickup on South Street
7.4
/ English
Boeing, Boeing
Boeing, Boeing
6.4
/ English
A Letter to Three Wives
A Letter to Three Wives
7.2
/ English

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Rear Window
1954Winner

Best Performance

Rear Window

All About Eve
1950Winner

Best Performance

All About Eve

Miracle on 34th Street
1947Nominee

Best Performance

Miracle on 34th Street

Career Highlights

The Misfits
1961Highlight

Best Performance

The Misfits

How the West Was Won
1962Highlight

Best Performance

How the West Was Won

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