Ruth Nelson
Actress
87 years (Aug 2, 1905 – Sep 12, 1992)Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Ruth Nelson is a working American actress, second or third on the call sheet rather than first. 18 credits over 85 years describe a career of continuous employment. The character of Mrs. Lowe in 'Awakenings' is the anchor of her public profile. '3 Women' is the other title worth naming. First credited in 1941, at 36. The recurring register is drama.
Ruth Nelson
Actress
Ruth Nelson is a working American actress, second or third on the call sheet rather than first. 18 credits over 85 years describe a career of continuous employment. The character of Mrs. Lowe in 'Awakenings' is the anchor of her public profile. '3 Women' is the other title worth naming. First credited in 1941, at 36. The recurring register is drama.
18 Movies
Plays Mrs. Lowe
Awakenings
1990
Plays Mrs. Rose
3 Women
1977
Plays Mrs. Chisholm, Francis' Mother
The Keys of the Kingdom
1944
Plays Miss McDonough
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
1945
Plays Madame Fessier
Arch of Triumph
1948
Plays Selina Hall
The Sea of Grass
1947
Plays Esther Boray
Humoresque
1947
Plays Aunt Beatrice Sloan Cory
A Wedding
1978
Plays Amy Harper
Till the End of Time
1946
Plays Mrs. McMasters
Sentimental Journey
1946
Plays Ellen Wilson
Wilson
1944
Plays Nadya Simonov
The North Star
1943
Plays Miss Ridgeway
Mother Wore Tights
1947
Plays Kate Comstock
The Girl of the Limberlost
1945
Plays Alice Grimm
None Shall Escape
1944
Plays Nell West
The Eve of St. Mark
1944
Plays Judith Granville
The Haunting Passion
1983
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Awakenings
Mrs. Lowe
1990
The Haunting Passion
Judith Granville
1983
A Wedding
Aunt Beatrice Sloan Cory
1978
3 Women
Mrs. Rose
1977
Arch of Triumph
Madame Fessier
1948
Mother Wore Tights
Miss Ridgeway
1947
The Sea of Grass
Selina Hall
1947
Humoresque
Esther Boray
1947
Till the End of Time
Amy Harper
1946
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ruth Nelson still alive?
Ruth Nelson passed away on September 12, 1992 at age 87.
What are the most famous roles of Ruth Nelson?
Ruth Nelson is best known for roles in Awakenings, 3 Women, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn.
How many movies has Ruth Nelson been in?
Over a 51-year career (since 1941), Ruth Nelson has appeared in 18 movies and 0 TV shows.
What was Ruth Nelson's first movie?
The career of Ruth Nelson began with One Round Jones (1941).
What is Ruth Nelson's most recent movie or series?
Ruth Nelson's most recent release is Awakenings, which premiered on December 4, 1990.
Ruth Nelson
1905-08-02 · Saginaw, Michigan, USA
Ruth Nelson is a working American actress, second or third on the call sheet rather than first. 18 credits over 85 years describe a career of continuous employment. The character of Mrs. Lowe in 'Awakenings' is the anchor of her public profile. '3 Women' is the other title worth naming. First credited in 1941, at 36. The recurring register is drama.