Thelma Ritter

Acting

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

Rear Window

1954

All About Eve

1950

Miracle on 34th Street

1947

How the West Was Won

1962

The Misfits

1961

Pillow Talk

1959

Pickup on South Street

1953

Birdman of Alcatraz

1962

Titanic

1953

The Proud and Profane

1956

For Love or Money

1963

Barbara Stanwyck: Straight Down the Line

1997

A Letter to Three Wives

1949

Call Northside 777

1948

Boeing, Boeing

1965

Daddy Long Legs

1955

Move Over, Darling

1963

Footsteps on the Ceiling

2013

Marilyn at the Movies

2011

A Hole in the Head

1959

The Mating Season

1951

The Incident

1967

The Farmer Takes a Wife

1953

The Model and the Marriage Broker

1951