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Ruby Keeler (Ethel Hilda Keeler) was born on 25 August, 1909 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, is a soundtrack,actress. Discover Ruby Keeler'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 84 years old?

Popular As Ethel Hilda Keeler
Occupation soundtrack,actress
Age 84 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 25 August, 1909
Birthday 25 August
Birthplace Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Date of death 28 February, 1993
Died Place Rancho Mirage, California, USA
Nationality Canada

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Ruby Keeler Height, Weight & Measurements

At 84 years old, Ruby Keeler height is 5' 2" (1.57 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 2" (1.57 m)
Weight Not Available
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Who Is Ruby Keeler's Husband?

Her husband is John Homer Lowe (29 October 1941 - 1969) ( his death) ( 4 children), Al Jolson (21 September 1928 - 26 December 1939) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
Parents Not Available
Husband John Homer Lowe (29 October 1941 - 1969) ( his death) ( 4 children), Al Jolson (21 September 1928 - 26 December 1939) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
Sibling Not Available
Children Not Available

Ruby Keeler Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ruby Keeler worth at the age of 84 years old? Ruby Keeler’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from Canada. We have estimated Ruby Keeler's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Mother Carey's Chickens (1938)$40,000

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1926

When 40-year-old Al Jolson, her future husband, first met her at Texas Guinan's El Fey Club in New York City one night in 1926, she was a 16-year-old dancer in the chorus line. He married her two years later, when she was 18.

1933

Was paired with Dick Powell in seven films at Warner Brothers: 42nd Street (1933), Gold Diggers of 1933 (1933), Footlight Parade (1933), Dames (1934), Flirtation Walk (1934), Shipmates Forever (1935), and Colleen (1936).

1946

Although she had been married to Al Jolson she forbade the use of her name in the film of Jolson's life, The Jolson Story (1946). Portrayed in that film by Evelyn Keyes, Keeler is referred to as "Julie Benson.".

1954

When she enrolled in Jack Blue's dancing school on West 54th Street in Manhattan at eleven, one of her classmates was Patsy Kelly.

1964

The eldest of three daughters of Nova Scotian emigrants Ralph Hector Keeler and Eleanora "Nellie" Lahey, Ruby Keeler's parents were poor but managed to pay for her dancing lessons. Ruby was the elder sister of Gertrude Keeler and Helen Keeler and the aunt of child actors Joey D. Vieira and Ken Weatherwax (the latter best-known for playing "Pugsley Addams" in The Addams Family (1964)).

1971

She returned to Broadway in 1971, starring in "No No, Nanette", appearing in a run of 861 performances. Her fellow dancer from fifty or so years earlier, Patsy Kelly, was also in the cast.

1979

Received a standing ovation at The 51st Annual Academy Awards (1979) when she appeared to co-present the Oscar for the Best Song. She was overwhelmed with emotion.

2019

Inducted into the International Tap Dance Hall of Fame in 2019.