Thelma Ritter
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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1902-02-14 · Brooklyn, New York, USA
- Died
- 1969-02-05
Known for
- Rear Window (1954) — Stella
- All About Eve (1950) — Birdie Coonan
- Miracle on 34th Street (1947) — Peter's Mother (uncredited)
- How the West Was Won (1962) — Agatha Clegg
- The Misfits (1961) — Isabelle Steers
- Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) — Elizabeth Stroud
- Pillow Talk (1959) — Alma
- Pickup on South Street (1953) — Moe Williams
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) — Lottie Slocum
- A Letter to Three Wives (1949) — Sadie Dugan (uncredited)
- Call Northside 777 (1948) — Captain's Secretary (uncredited)
- Titanic (1953) — Maude Young
- Move Over, Darling (1963) — Grace Arden
- Boeing, Boeing (1965) — Bertha
- Daddy Long Legs (1955) — Alicia Pritchard
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) — Self