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Thelma Ritter was born on 14 February, 1902 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an actress,soundtrack. Discover Thelma Ritter's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 67 years old?

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Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 67 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born 14 February 1902
Birthday 14 February
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA
Date of death 5 February, 1969
Died Place New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Thelma Ritter Height, Weight & Measurements

At 67 years old, Thelma Ritter height is 5' 1" (1.55 m) .

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Height 5' 1" (1.55 m)
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Who Is Thelma Ritter's Husband?

Her husband is Joseph Moran (21 April 1927 - 5 February 1969) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Husband Joseph Moran (21 April 1927 - 5 February 1969) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Thelma Ritter Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Thelma Ritter worth at the age of 67 years old? Thelma Ritter’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Thelma Ritter's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

All About Eve (1950)$10 .500
Pillow Talk (1959)$30 .000

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1900

Father, Charles Vaname Ritter a shoe salesman and mother, Lucy B. Hale, married on 25 April 1900.

1922

Alumna of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1922.

1934

Worked in radio and on stage until a former neighbour, the writer-director George Seaton, gave her a role in Miracle on 34th Street.

1937

In 1937 they bought a home at 65 Greenway Terrace in Forest Hills, New York.

1940

Thelma Ritter appeared in high school plays and was trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. In the 1940s she worked in radio.

1946

Her movie career was started with a bit part in the 1946 Miracle on 34th Street (1947). In the movie she played a weary Xmas shopper. Her performance in the short scene was noticed by Darryl F. Zanuck who insisted her role be expanded.

1947

Was in four Oscar Best Picture nominees: Miracle on 34th Street (1947), A Letter to Three Wives (1949), All About Eve (1950) and How the West Was Won (1962), with All About Eve winning.

1948

Appeared in three films with James Stewart: Call Northside 777 (1948), Rear Window (1954) and How the West Was Won (1962).

1950

Her first Oscar nomination for All About Eve (1950) marks her first of 4 consecutive nominations, a feat she shares with Jennifer Jones (1943-1946), Marlon Brando (1951-1954), Elizabeth Taylor (1957-1960) and Al Pacino (1972-1975). Greer Garson and Bette Davis both have five consecutive nominations (1942-1946) and (1939-1943), respectively.

1951

During the period 1951 to 1963 Ms. Ritter was nominated for 6 Academy Awards. She is one of the most nominated actors who never won the statue.

1953

In Italy, throughout her career, she was dubbed by different actresses: Rina Morelli (e.g. Pickup on South Street (1953)), Tina Lattanzi (e.g. Daddy Long Legs (1955)), Wanda Tettoni (e.g. Pillow Talk (1959)), Lia Orlandini (e.g. How the West Was Won (1962)) and Franca Dominici (e.g. Rear Window (1954)). The talented Maria Saccenti lent her voice to Ritter only once: in All About Eve (1950).

1958

Won Broadway's 1958 Tony Award as Best Actress (Musical) for "New Girl in Town" in a tie with her co-star, Gwen Verdon .

1961

Thelma played a character called Aggie in "The Second Time Around" (1961) and a year later played a character called Agatha (referred to as 'Aggie') in "How The West Was Won" (1962). Both of those roles were opposite Debbie Reynolds with almost identical personas, backgrounds and situations.

1966

Mother of actress Monica Moran, they appeared together in a 1966 road show production of "Bye Bye Birdie" that also starred Tab Hunter.

2013

Actress Rhea Perlman modeled her character of Thelma Katz on the TV show Kirstie (2013) after Ritter.

2019

She and Deborah Kerr have the curious distinction of being Oscar-nominated six times each in competitive categories - without ever winning the coveted statuette. Her six nominations were in supporting roles, a record number that still stands in that category, and Kerr's six nominations were for leading roles. As of 2019, Glenn Close has been nominated seven times, four in leading roles and three in supporting roles, and still has not won the Oscar.