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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Arthur Miller: Writer
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2017
Footsteps on the Ceiling
Character: Birdie Coonan (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2013
Making 'The Misfits'
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2002
The Men Who Made the Movies: Samuel Fuller
Character: Moe Williams (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2002
Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down The Line
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 1997
What's So Bad About Feeling Good?
Character: Mrs. Schwartz
MOVIE • 1968
The Incident
Character: Bertha Beckerman
MOVIE • 1967
Boeing, Boeing
Character: Bertha
MOVIE • 1965
Move Over, Darling
Character: Grace Arden
MOVIE • 1963
A New Kind of Love
Character: Lena O'Connor
MOVIE • 1963
For Love or Money
Character: Chloe Brasher
MOVIE • 1963
How the West Was Won
Character: Agatha Clegg
MOVIE • 1962
The Merv Griffin Show
Character: Self
TV • 1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
TV • 1962
Birdman of Alcatraz
Character: Elizabeth Stroud
MOVIE • 1962
The Second Time Around
Character: Aggie Gates
MOVIE • 1961
The Misfits
Character: Isabelle Steers
MOVIE • 1961
Pillow Talk
Character: Alma
MOVIE • 1959
A Hole in the Head
Character: Sophie Manetta
MOVIE • 1959
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
Character: Self
TV • 1956