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Ruth White

Ruth White

American character actress Ruth White specialized in offbeat roles on-stage and in feature films. She started out in stock theater in the early '40s after studying acting under Maria Ouspenskaya. She made her Broadway debut in 1949 and went on to become a popular and oft-distinguished performer. White made her film debut in Edge of the City (1957). White died in 1969. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


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Ruth White Trivia

Who did Ruth White portray in Up the Down Staircase?
Ruth White was Beatrice Schacter in Up the Down Staircase

What role did Ruth White play in Baby, the Rain Must Fall?
Ruth White played Miss Clara in Baby, the Rain Must Fall

Who did Ruth White portray in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Ruth White was Mrs. Dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird

Who did Ruth White play in Midnight Cowboy?
Ruth White was Sally Buck in Midnight Cowboy

What role did Ruth White portray in The Reivers?
Ruth White played Miss Reba in The Reivers

Who did Ruth White portray in The Nun's Story?
Ruth White was Mother Marcella in The Nun's Story

Who did Ruth White play in Charly?
Ruth White was Mrs. Apple in Charly

Who did Ruth White play in No Way to Treat a Lady?
Ruth White was Mrs. Himmel in No Way to Treat a Lady

Who did Ruth White portray in Cast a Giant Shadow?
Ruth White was Mrs. Chaison in Cast a Giant Shadow

Who did Ruth White play in Hang 'em High?
Ruth White was Madam Peaches Sophie in Hang 'em High


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