Ruth White
Apr 24, 1914 — Dec 3, 1969 (55 years)
Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
17 Movies
12 Series
Ruth White was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA and works as an actress. To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of their most celebrated performances, playing Mrs. Dubose. Their work further includes Midnight Cowboy and Hang 'em High. Their filmography spans 17 films and 12 TV productions across 71 years, working mainly across genres like drama, romance.
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17Movies
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Ruth White
17 Movies
12 Series
Ruth White was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA and works as an actress. To Kill a Mockingbird remains one of their most celebrated performances, playing Mrs. Dubose. Their work further includes Midnight Cowboy and Hang 'em High. Their filmography spans 17 films and 12 TV productions across 71 years, working mainly across genres like drama, romance.
55 R.I.P.
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17
Movies
12
Series
Movies
To Kill a Mockingbird
1962
Midnight Cowboy
1969
Hang 'em High
1968
The Nun's Story
1959
Cast a Giant Shadow
1966
Up the Down Staircase
1967
A Lovely Way to Die
1968
Edge of the City
1957
No Way to Treat a Lady
1968
A Rage to Live
1965
The Reivers
1969
Charly
1968
The Tiger Makes Out
1967
Baby the Rain Must Fall
1965
The Pursuit of Happiness
1971
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Mrs. Popper
1971
Film
The Reivers
Miss Reba
1969
Film
Midnight Cowboy
Sally Buck
1969
Film
Charly
Mrs. Apple
1968
Film
A Lovely Way to Die
Biddy
1968
Film
Hang 'em High
Madame Sophie
1968
Film
No Way to Treat a Lady
Mrs. Himmel
1968
Film
The Tiger Makes Out
Mrs. Edna Kelly
1967
Film
Up the Down Staircase
Beatrice Schacter
1967
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruth White still alive?
Ruth White passed away on December 3, 1969 at age 55.
What are the most famous roles of Ruth White?
Ruth White is best known for roles in To Kill a Mockingbird, Midnight Cowboy, Hang 'em High.
How many movies has Ruth White been in?
Over a 14-year career (since 1955), Ruth White has appeared in 19 movies and 15 TV shows.
What was Ruth White's first movie?
The career of Ruth White began with Summer Pavilion (1955).
What is Ruth White's most recent movie or series?
Ruth White's most recent release is The Pursuit of Happiness, which premiered on February 23, 1971.
What TV shows has Ruth White appeared in?
On television, Ruth White has appeared in The Twilight Zone, The Untouchables, The Fugitive, Dr. Kildare.
Ruth White
1914-04-24 · Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA
Ruth Patricia White (April 24, 1914 – December 3, 1969) in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, USA as Ruth Patricia White. She was an actress, known for Du silence et des ombres... (1962),Macadam cowboy (1969) and Pendez-les haut et court (1968). She died on December 3, 1969 in Perth Amboy.
Her death, from cancer, was sudden and unexpected.
She spent the final decade of her life as one of New York's most highly praised character actresses. She had sacrificed her career to care for an ailing parent, and when she returned to acting, she was in her mid-30s, overweight and without much promise of reviving her career. However, she scored great successes in the off-Broadway plays of Samuel Beckett (most notably "Happy Days"), appeared in Edward Albee's "Malcolm" (1966) and "Box" (1968), and earned a Tony nomination for her role in Harold Pinter's "The Birthday Party" (1968). She earned an Emmy nomination for her role in the Hallmark Hall of Fame production of "Little Moon of Alban".